Novafen is a combination of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and caffeine. This medication is used to treat mild to moderate pain caused by headaches, toothaches, and more
Novafen capsules are considered a good painkiller for headaches and body aches. This medicine is a combination of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and caffeine. Each Novafen capsule contains 325 mg of acetaminophen, 40 mg of caffeine, and 200 mg of ibuprofen. Caffeine is a mild stimulant of the central nervous system and constricts the blood vessels of the brain, and this effect may help relieve headaches. The analgesic and antipyretic effects of this medicine are also related to acetaminophen and ibuprofen.Caffeine is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and its half-life is 3-4 hours. Its binding to plasma proteins is low and its metabolism is mainly hepatic. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are also well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and both are metabolized in the liver. Acetaminophen is slightly bound to plasma proteins, and ibuprofen is 99% bound to plasma proteins.
Skin rashes, allergic dermatitis, blood disorders, and pancreatitis are side effects after prolonged use. Liver damage is caused by excessive use of medications containing acetaminophen. Gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea, diarrhea, and sometimes bleeding and ulcers may occur. Side effects of ibuprofen include headache, dizziness, hearing disorders such as tinnitus, and blood in the urine.Note: If you have a history of severe allergies such as anaphylaxis or angioedema caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it is better not to use this drug. Also, if you have active alcoholism, liver disease, and viral hepatitis, acetaminophen should be used with caution. If used for a long time, Novafen tablets can cause skin rashes, blood disorders, allergies, and impaired pancreatic function. Novafen contains aspirin and acetaminophen, and excessive use of such drugs can damage the liver. Problems and discomforts such as nausea, bleeding or stomach ulcers, and diarrhea can occur in the digestive system. The ibuprofen in this tablet can also cause dizziness, headaches, hearing impairment such as tinnitus, and blood in the urine in the long term. If you have a history of severe allergies such as angioedema or anaphylaxis (this allergy occurs suddenly, especially in childhood, and may even lead to death. In this allergy, the throat swells severely and blood pressure drops. It is caused by an allergy to insect bites or the consumption of certain foods and medications), avoid taking such painkillers.
