UNSAFE

• It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hedex.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

• Hedex may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION

• Hedex should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

UNSAFE

• Hedex may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

CAUTION

• Hedex should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hedex may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, Hedex contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

CAUTION

• Hedex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hedex may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Hedex is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Medicine Overview of Hedex 65mg+500mg Tablet

Introduction

• Hedex is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of headache. It helps relieve headache by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that causes headache. Your doctor will advise how much Hedex you need to take. It can be taken with or without food. You should take the medicine regularly while you do need it and try not to miss doses as it will become less effective. It should be used with caution in people who have any problems with their heart, kidneys, or liver. Using this medicine may cause increased heart rate or restlessness. If you experience any of such side effects that do not go away or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive sleepiness. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Hedex

• Headache

Side effects of Hedex

Common

Increased heart rate

Restlessness

How to use Hedex

• 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. Hedex may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Hedex with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Hedex works

• Hedex is a combination of two medicines: Caffeine and Paracetamol/Acetaminophen. Caffeine narrows the blood vessels in the brain to reduce headache. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Together, they relieve headache effectively.