Last updated on March 31, 2023
Nalgesin S relieves pain, reduces inflammation and lowers fever. The mechanism of action is by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
Uses and active ingredients
Nalgesin S relieves mild and moderate pain (e.g. toothache and headache, pain in muscles, joints and back, menstrual pain). Tablets are solved quickly and have a rapid onset of action.
Composition. The active substance is naproxen sodium. One film-coated tablet contains 275 mg naproxen sodium. The other excipients are povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, indigotine (E132). See section 2 “Nalgesin S contains sodium”.
Method of Administration
Children and adolescents: do not use Nalgesin S tablets in children under 16 years without consulting
a doctor.
Adults and adolescents 16 years and older: 1 tablet in every 8 to 12 hours (maximum 3 times a day),
until pain persists. You may take 2 tablets as the first dose of the treatment.
Patients 65 years and older: 1 tablet in every 12 hours (maximum 2 times a day).
Duration of treatment: maximum duration of treatment without consulting a doctor is 3 days.
If you have the impression that the effect of Nalgesin S is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor
or pharmacist.
Take the tablets with a small amount of liquid. You may take them before, during, or after a meal.
Medicines like Nalgesin S may be associated with somewhat higher risk of having a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke. Any risk is elevated at high doses and during prolonged use. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment (3 days for lowering elevated body temperature or 10 days for pain relief). If you suffer from heart problems or have recently had a stroke or if you think you might have a risk of developing such conditions (for example, if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or elevated blood cholesterol level or if you smoke), you must talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking naproxen.
If you take anticoagulants, you may be at risk of haemorrhage when taking Nalgesin S. If you regularly drink alcohol (three or more glasses a day), consult with your doctor before using Nalgesin S. Concomitant administration of Nalgesin S with alcohol may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
If you have experienced rash, facial swelling, asthma attack or even shock when taking other analgesic or antipyretic medicines, do not take Nalgesin S without consulting with your doctor. Do not take Nalgesin S if you have severe fresh wounds or upcoming major surgery within the next 48 hours.
Storage. Do not store at a temperature higher than 25°C/77°F. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Warnings
Do not use Nalgesin S if you are allergic to naproxen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine; if you have gastrointestinal ulceration or other gastrointestinal disease; if you ever have had gastric bleeding; if you take this medicine concomitantly with other analgesics (acetyl salicylic acid or other nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs); if you have severe hepatic or renal impairment; if you have severe heart failure; during the last trimester of pregnancy; to treat pain for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor.
Do not give Nalgesin S to children and adolescents under 16, unless otherwise instructed by a doctor.
Stop using Nalgesin S tablets and consult your doctor if you develop new or unexpected symptoms, if symptoms persist or worsen, if you have difficulty in swallowing, if you experience heartburn or stomach pain.
Full Patient Package Insert can be downloaded HERE > Nalgesin S 275mg PPI
The picture is for illustration only. The packaging can be changed by the manufacturer. All packs include English informational leaflet.
