Moderate consumption of alcohol, 1 or 2 units of alcohol per day 1 or 2 glasses of wine, or 1 or 2 small beers, etc. Greater amounts of alcohol increase the risks of liver problems. This product is generally well tolerated and rarely causes side effects.
When side effects do occur, they usually disappear on their own, without further treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
As with most medications, this product should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Liver: Acetaminophen may cause severe and potentially fatal liver damage. This risk is increased when acetaminophen is used for longer than recommended or at doses higher than recommended. Alcoholism and liver diseases such as hepatitis increase this risk. For adults and children over the age of 12, the total amount of acetaminophen taken in a day from all sources should not exceed mg.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of liver problems such as fatigue, feeling unwell, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or swelling, and itchy skin. Pregnancy: Acetaminophen is reported to be safe for short-term use in pregnancy at recommended doses. Breast-feeding: Acetaminophen passes into breast milk but is not likely to have a harmful effect on the infant when used at recommended doses.
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed. Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication.
Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter non-prescription , and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
All material copyright MediResource Inc. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www. Search Search. How does this medication work? What will it do for me? How should I use this medication? Medicines may be given for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. Do not use Novo-Gesic Forte Tablet for symptoms for which it was not prescribed.
Do not give Novo-Gesic Forte Tablet to others who may have similar symptoms as you. Self-medication can cause harm. Read more: What are the uses of Novo-Gesic Forte? To calculate the dosage for children please use the weight based dose calculator to calculate the appropriate dosage as per the weight of your child.
Use tablets and capsules without regard to food. Chewable tablets must be crushed or chewed before swallowing. Swallow the whole extended-release tablets without splitting, chewing, crushing or dissolving them.
Shake well before use. Use the measuring cup or syringe for accurate dose measurement. Always use the measuring devices that come with product packaging. Using your finger, insert the suppository into the rectum and stand up for about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly after you insert the suppository. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a second dose to make up for the dose that you may have missed. If you have taken more than the recommended dose of Novo-Gesic Forte, get medical advice immediately.
If the overdose has happened within the last 1 hour, the toxic effect can be reduced by taking activated charcoal. Activated Charcoal is a form of carbon that has small, low-volume pores.
These pores help trap chemicals as in the case of poisoning. N-acetylcysteine may be used as an antidote up to 24 hours after the overdose of Novo-Gesic Forte. It is best to use N-acetylcysteine within 8 hours of overdose. Oral methionine may be also be used as an alternative if the patient is in a remote area without access to a hospital or medical care.
If you use too much of this medicine, it could lead to dangerous levels of the medicine in your body.
In such cases, symptoms of an overdose may include:. If you think you have overdosed on Novo-Gesic Forte Tablet, call a poison control center immediately. Precautions while using Novo-Gesic Forte Before you use Novo-Gesic Forte , tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following:. Before you use Novo-Gesic Forte Tablet , tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information.
Drinking alcohol may cause may cause liver damage. This medicine should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. NSAIDs should not be taken after 29 weeks of pregnancy as these medicines may cause serious harm to the unborn baby. Use while Breastfeeding Novo-Gesic Forte is known to be safe for use in women who are breastfeeding. This medicine is found to be present in breast milk but not in a significant amount to cause any harm to the baby.
Impact on Fertility Novo-Gesic Forte Tablet is known to be safe for use in women who are trying to conceive a baby. Increased Risk This medicine can cause stomach bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you drink alcohol or smoke regularly. Long Term Use If Novo-Gesic Forte is used frequently or for a long period of time, you may develop a headache or it may worsen an existing headache.
Pregnant Women Only When Necessary. Within the first 24 hours you may experience increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and loss of appetite.
The catalogue displays a list of the medicines that Teva currently markets in Canada along with the product monographs. Details such as strength, size, DIN and a photo of each product is included. If you require more information, please contact your physician, pharmacist or other qualified healthcare professional.
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