Novalgin

Introduction
Novalgin helps in relieving pain, inflammation and fever. It effectively alleviates pain and helps to reduce fever. Novalgin should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Vomiting, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea are some of the common side effects that might be observed on taking this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

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Uses of Novalgin
Pain relief
Side effects of Novalgin
Common
Vomiting
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Novalgin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Novalgin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Novalgin works
Novalgin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
What if you forget to take Novalgin?
If you miss a dose of Novalgin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
ANALGIN 500MG TABLET is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking ANALGIN 500MG TABLET as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Brief Description
Indication
Pain, Fever
Adult Dose
Parenteral Adults: The single once daily dose by IM in all age groups is 8 to 16 mg/kg body weight. 16 to 31 kg body weight – 250 mg Analgin (1/2 ml); 32 to 46 kg body weight – 500 mg Analgin (1 ml); 47 – 62 kg body weight – 500 – 750 mg Analgin (1 – 1.5 ml); and >63 kg body weight – 750 – 1000 mg Analgin (1.5 – 2 ml). In cases of persistent pain, the dose can be repeated after 6 to 8 hours. Maximum daily dose – 4 g. Metamizol should not be used parenterally for a period longer than 3 days.

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Child Dose
Child<18 years not recommended. _ Contraindication Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients Renal failure, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis and other renal diseases; Inhibition of hematopoiesis functions (neutropenia cytostatic or infectious, agranulocytosis); Liver failure; Anemias, including hereditary hemolytic anemia; Leukopenia; Propensity to bronchospasm; Optic neuritis; Myasthenia gravis, accompanied by severe muscle weakness and fatigue; _ Mode of Action It inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins D and E resulting in analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. It also has the potential for causing agranulocytosis. Precaution Allergic reactions to aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs asthma or chronic inflammation of the airways Anaemia The weakness of the kidney or liver An ulcer in the stomach or duodenum Heart disease and systolic blood pressure less than 100 mmHg and unstable circulation disorder (initial shock or heart attack) _ Side Effect Allergic reactions that may occur are usually skin reactions: rash, redness, itching, swelling, gradually swelling of the face and tongue, and a lot more dangerous anaphylactic shock which has the following symptoms: itching, cold sweat, dizziness, lethargy, nausea, redness or paleness of skin and shortness of breath. Metamizole can cause damage to the bone marrow (granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia). Cases of agranulocytosis are rare, but they are still very serious. Symptoms of agranulocytosis include: high fever, chills, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, inflammation of the mouth, nose, throat. Metamizole can cause digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, irritation of the digestive system. You can contact drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, headache, and hypotension, and wheezing. _