Pajjiż: Afrika t’Isfel
Lingwa: Ingliż
Sors: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
Janssen
TYLENOL™ Extended Relief Caplets SCHEDULING STATUS: Schedule 1 PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): TYLENOL™ Extended Relief Caplets COMPOSITION: Each caplet contains 650 mg paracetamol . PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A. 2.8 Analgesic combinations. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties. TYLENOL Extended Relief has a bi-layer. The first layer dissolves quickly to provide prompt relief while the second layer dissolves gradually to provide up to 8 hours of relief. INDICATIONS: Paracetamol is indicated for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with cold, sore throat, headache, toothache, muscular aches, premenstrual and menstrual cramps; and minor pain of arthritis and for the reduction of fever. CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Hyper sensitivity to paracetamol. Severe liver function impairment. WARNINGS: Dosages in excess of those recommended may cause severe liver damage. Patients suffering from liver or kidney disease should take paracetamol under medical supervision. Consult a doctor if no relief is obtained from the recommended dosage. Do not use continuously for more than 10 days without consulting a doctor. DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Adults and children 12 years and older: Take two caplets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 caplets in any 24 hour period. Take two caplets with water, swallow each caplet whole. DO NOT CRUSH, CHEW OR DISSOLVE THE CAPLET. Not for use in children under 12 years of age. SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: Paracetamol may cause allergic reactions and skin rash. The rash usually appears as red areas or allergic wheals and may be accompanied by fever and involvement of the mucous membranes. The use of paracetamol has been associated with the occurrence of neutropenia, pancytopenia and leucopenia. KNOWN Aqra d-dokument sħiħ