What Napa Extend is and what it is used for?

Napa® Extend is the preparation of Paracetamol 665 mg extended release formulation. It is formulated by dual granulation technology. There are two types’ granules in each tablet 31% (206 mg) is in immediate release form for immediate action and 69% (459 mg) in sustain release form for continuous pain relief for 8 hours.

Paracetamol 665 mg Extended Release tablet is effective for the relief of persistent pain associated with osteoarthritis and muscle aches and pains such as backache. Paracetamol 665 mg Extended Release tablet also provides effective, temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with headache, tension headache, period pain, toothache and pain after dental procedures, and cold & flu. Reduces fever.

Before you take Napa Extend

Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if:

Hypersensitivity to Paracetamol or to any of the excipients.

Take special care with Napa Extend

Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if:

Paracetamol should be administered with caution to patients with hepatic or renal Dysfunction.

Taking other medicines

Anticoagulant dosage may require reduction if paracetamol medication is prolonged. Paracetamol absorption from immediate release preparations is increased by drugs which increase gastric emptying, eg metoclopramide, and decreased by drugs which decrease gastric emptying, eg propantheline, antidepressants with anticholinergic properties, narcotic analgesics.

Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy category: B This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk.A decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or to not administer the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Warnings & Precaution

Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and fatal, have been reported in patients receiving Ferric Carboxymaltose. Patients may present with shock, clinically significant hypotension, loss of consciousness, and/or collapse.

How to take Napa Extend

Paracetamol 665 mg Extended Release tablet are to be administered orally, with or without food. Adults and children over 12 years. Two tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours). The tablets must not be crushed.

If you forget to take Napa Extend

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose on time.

If you stop taking Napa Extend

Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. You should not stop taking Napa Extend just because you feel better. This is because the problem may come back or get worse again.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects (Adverse effect/Side effect as short form)

Like all medicines, Napa Extend can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Reports of adverse reactions are rare. Although the following adverse reactions have been reported, a causal relationship to the administration of paracetamol has been neither confirmed nor refuted: dyspepsia, nausea, allergic and haematological reactions.

How to store Napa Extend (Storage condition)?

Store in a cool and dry place and keep away from children.