Anadin Extra 32 Caplets
Anadin Extra 32 Caplets
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Description
Anadin Extra 32 Caplets provide effective relief for mild to moderate pain, including headaches, migraines, period pain, muscle aches, and more. These caplets contain 300 mg of aspirin, 200 mg of paracetamol, and 45 mg of caffeine per tablet.
Key features:
- Fast-acting formula for rapid pain relief
- Contains 300 mg aspirin, 200 mg paracetamol, and 45 mg caffeine per caplet
- Targets headaches, migraines, period pain, muscle aches, and more
- Easy-to-swallow caplet form
- No artificial colours or preservatives
Symptoms and Conditions Alleviated
Anadin Extra caplets can ease headaches, migraines, dental pain, neuralgia, period pain, rheumatic pain, muscular pain, and cold and flu symptoms.
Advantages of Using This Product
The combination of paracetamol, aspirin, and caffeine provides superior pain relief compared to paracetamol alone, with aspirin further enhancing anti-inflammatory effects.
How the Product Works
Paracetamol acts as a pain reliever and fever reducer, aspirin reduces inflammation, and caffeine aids in pain relief and enhances the absorption of both medications.
Known Adverse Effects
Side effects are uncommon but may include nausea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort if the recommended dosage is exceeded.
Research Indications
Clinical studies demonstrate that the paracetamol-aspirin-caffeine combination provides more effective pain relief than paracetamol alone, particularly for tension headaches.
Suitability for Vegans
Yes, Anadin Extra caplets are vegan-friendly.
Common Allergens
Anadin Extra is free from gluten, lactose, and artificial colours or preservatives.
Onset of Pain Relief
Most individuals experience relief within 30 minutes, with maximum relief occurring 1-2 hours post-consumption.
Use During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Consultation with a healthcare professional is advised before taking any medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Patient information leaflet.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: 200mg paracetamol, 300mg aspirin and 45mg caffeine per caplet.
Inactive ingredients: Maize Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hypromellose, Hypromellose 15, Carbowax 3350, Pregelatinised Starch, Polyvinylpyrollidone.
Usage and Instructions
Always read the label.
Dosage: For adults, the elderly, and individuals over 16 years old: Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to alleviate symptoms.
Take 2 tablets up to 4 times a day, as needed. The tablets should be taken with water. Take only the amount necessary to relieve your symptoms and wait at least 4 hours between each dose.
Do not exceed 8 tablets in any 24-hour period.
Do not administer to children under 16 years old unless prescribed by a doctor.
Warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylaxis may occur; discontinue use and seek medical attention if you experience symptoms.
- Use aspirin with caution if you have uncontrolled hypertension, impaired renal or hepatic function, dehydration, or diabetes.
- Before use, consider the overall benefit-risk in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
- If you have non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease, be aware of the higher risk of overdose hazards.
- Use caution if you have underlying liver disease, as it increases the risk of paracetamol-related liver damage.
- Avoid aspirin in children under 16 years during or after viral infections unless prescribed by a doctor.
- Aspirin can increase bleeding risk; notify your doctor of any unusual bleeding symptoms.
- In patients with G6PD deficiency, aspirin may induce haemolysis, especially with high dosage, fever, or acute infections.
- NSAIDs, including aspirin, can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, or perforation, particularly in elderly patients.
- Cases of hepatic dysfunction/failure have been reported in patients with depleted glutathione levels.
- Paracetamol may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis in patients with glutathione-depleted states.
- Keep medications out of reach of children; use caution if you are elderly.
- Avoid combining aspirin with other NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors due to potential additive effects.
- Use caution with paracetamol and flucloxacillin due to the risk of metabolic acidosis.
- Aspirin may lower uric acid excretion; consult your doctor if you have gout.
- Limit caffeine intake while using this product.
- This product contains FD&C red No.40 aluminum lake, which may cause allergic reactions.
Contraindications:
- Do not use if you are allergic to the active ingredients or any other components of the medication.
- Avoid if aspirin or other NSAIDs trigger asthma, bronchospasm, angioedema, urticaria, or acute rhinitis.
- Avoid if you have peptic ulceration or a history of peptic ulceration.
- Do not use if you have a history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy.
- Avoid if you have a history of hemophilia, hypothrombinemia, or other clotting disorders.
- Do not use if you have severe renal failure (GFR less than 15 mL/min/1.73m²) or hepatic failure.
- Avoid in the third trimester of pregnancy and in children under 16 years old, including during breastfeeding due to the risk of Reyes Syndrome.
Side Effects
Medication/System | Adverse Reaction | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Aspirin | ||
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | Prolonged bleeding time, thrombocytopenia, ecchymosis. | Not known |
Immune system disorders | Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis, angioedema, bronchospasm, urticaria, skin reactions, rhinitis). | Not known |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease | Very rare |
Metabolism and Nutrition disorders | Sodium and fluid retention. | Not known |
Ear and labyrinth disorders | Temporary hearing loss, tinnitus. | Not known |
Gastrointestinal disorders | Gastrointestinal haemorrhage, ulceration, vomiting, gastritis, nausea, dyspepsia. | Not known |
Hepatobiliary disorders | Reye's syndrome, Elevation in aminotransferase levels. | Not known |
Renal and urinary disorders | Renal dysfunction, increased blood uric acid levels. | Not known |
Paracetamol | ||
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | Thrombocytopenia. | Very rare |
Immune system disorders | Anaphylaxis, Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., skin rashes, angioedema, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis). | Very rare |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | Bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs. | Very rare |
Hepatobiliary disorders | Hepatic dysfunction. | Very rare |
Caffeine | ||
Central Nervous System | Dizziness, headache. | Not known |
Cardiac disorders | Palpitation. | Not known |
Psychiatric disorders | Insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, nervousness. | Not known |
Gastrointestinal disorders | Gastrointestinal disturbances. | Not known |