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Xenap D is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Xenap D safe for pregnant women?
Xenap D may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Xenap D again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Xenap D safe during breastfeeding?
Xenap D can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Xenap D on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Xenap D. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Xenap D on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Xenap D. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Xenap D only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Xenap D on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Xenap D for the heart.
Xenap D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xenap D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xenap D habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Xenap D is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Xenap D
It is safe to take Xenap D with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xenap D
Information about the interaction of Xenap D and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Xenap D is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Xenap D can cause bleeding and ulceration if taken for a long time. Do not take it longer duration than prescribed by your doctor also do not eat spicy and fried food. However, if you experience severe bleeding after consuming this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor without further delay.
Rarely, Xenap D causes constipation. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation.
Xenap D can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid nausea and other stomach related problem. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, peptic ulcer, and improper liver or kidney function. You should strictly take this drug if prescribed only.
Xenap D contains naproxen (which is a pain-killer) that works by reversibly inhibiting enzymes (cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 also known as COX-1 and -2) which produces prostaglandin. Prostaglandin is presumed to be responsible for causing pain and inflammation in the body. Inhibition of these enzymes results in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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