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Anadin Extra is an over-the-counter triple-action combination painkiller. Each film-coated caplet (capsule-shaped tablet) contains three complementary active ingredients: 300mg of Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid), 200mg of Paracetamol, and 45mg of Caffeine. A standard pocket-sized pack contains 16 caplets.
Taken orally as directed, adults use it for the fast relief of tough pain, including tension headaches, migraines, toothaches, joint and muscle aches, period pain, and fever associated with cold and flu.
Anadin Extra combines two distinct pain-relieving agents with a targeted absorption booster:
Aspirin (300mg - NSAID Action): An anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits prostaglandin production, targeting pain, reducing fever, and calming localized tissue inflammation.
Paracetamol (200mg - Central Action): Acts on the central nervous system to raise your overall pain threshold and lower body temperature during a fever.
Caffeine (45mg - Absorption & Alertness Booster): Works as a vascular stabilizer to help shrink swollen blood vessels in the brain (especially useful for headaches and migraines) while speeding up the absorption and enhancing the overall efficacy of both painkillers.
🚨 Critical Safety Warning: Do NOT give Anadin Extra to children or teenagers under 16 years of age.
Giving aspirin-containing products to children or teenagers recovering from viral infections (like chickenpox or flu) can trigger Reye's syndrome—a rare but potentially fatal condition that causes severe liver damage and brain swelling.
🚨 Gastrointestinal Notice: Aspirin can irritate the stomach lining.
Strictly avoid Anadin Extra if you have a history of stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or severe indigestion.
Always take these caplets with or immediately after a meal to protect your stomach.
🚨 Paracetamol Guard: Never take Anadin Extra alongside any other product containing Paracetamol. Check the active ingredients of all cough, cold, flu powders, or additional painkillers to prevent severe liver toxicity.
Asthma Precautions: If you have asthma or a history of allergic reactions triggered by aspirin or other NSAIDs (like Ibuprofen), avoid taking this medication as it can trigger severe bronchospasms (breathing difficulty).
Bleeding Disorders & Blood Thinners: Do not use if you have hemophilia, active bleeding disorders, or are taking anticoagulant blood thinners (such as Warfarin) unless explicitly supervised by a doctor.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Aspirin should be strictly avoided in the late stages of pregnancy (third trimester) as it can cause birth complications or excessive bleeding during delivery. Caffeine also passes into breast milk.
The Normal Amount: The standard adult dose is 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Age Limit: Suitable strictly for adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older.
Take WITH Food: Swallow caplets whole with a full glass of plain water immediately after a meal or snack.
Maximum Daily Limit: You must strictly never exceed 8 caplets in any 24-hour period (which provides 2,400mg Aspirin and 1,600mg Paracetamol).
Duration Limit: Do not use for more than 3 to 4 consecutive days without consulting a doctor.
| Parameter | Standard Guideline |
| Individual Dose | 2 caplets swallowed whole with water |
| Timing | Immediately after a meal or snack |
| Dosing Interval | Every 4 to 6 hours as needed |
| 24-Hour Maximum | Strictly 8 caplets maximum |
Because Anadin Extra contains both an NSAID and caffeine, gastrointestinal and nervous system updates can occasionally occur:
Stomach discomfort, heart burn, mild indigestion, or nausea.
Feeling restless, jittery, or having difficulty falling asleep if taken close to bedtime (due to caffeine).
Increased bleeding tendency (e.g., minor nosebleeds or prolonged bleeding from minor cuts).
Note: If you experience severe stomach pain, vomiting dark blood or material resembling coffee grounds, passing black tarry stools, or signs of an allergic shock (facial swelling, severe rash, trouble breathing), stop taking the medicine and seek emergency clinical care immediately.
Can I drink coffee or tea while taking Anadin Extra?
It is best to limit your intake of caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, cola, or energy drinks) while taking Anadin Extra. Each 2-caplet dose provides 90mg of caffeine (equivalent to a strong cup of coffee). Excessive caffeine can cause a racing heart rate, nervousness, irritability, or insomnia.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Anadin Extra is taken on an "as needed" basis for pain. If you miss a dose, simply take it when pain recurs, making sure to leave at least a 4-hour gap from your last dose. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
How should the 16-caplet pack be stored safely?
Keep caplets sealed flat inside their original foil blister packaging to protect them from tropical humidity and ambient moisture. Store in a cool, dry room strictly below 25°C or 30°C, away from direct heat or window sunlight, and keep safely out of the reach of children.
To ensure you are purchasing 100% genuine, factory-authenticated Anadin Extra Caplets (16s Pack)—handled under temperature-regulated conditions so the triple-action formula remains fully stable—you can place your order directly online through Sanlive Pharmacy & Stores. We provide verified clinical handling, secure payment processing, and fast, protected delivery straight to your door anywhere in Nigeria.
Notice: This guide is for educational and general pain management tracking support only. Severe, persistent, or worsening pain requires physical diagnostic evaluation by a physician. If someone accidentally swallows a massive overdose of caplets, becomes unconscious, vomits blood, or displays signs of an immediate allergic shock (facial swelling, trouble breathing), stop use completely and seek immediate emergency clinical intervention at the nearest hospital emergency department right away.
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