Momendol 12 tablets

Momendol belongs to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic drugs, that is, drugs that fight pain, inflammation and fever, being useful in the symptomatic treatment of rheumatic diseases.

Active substance: Naproxen, 200 mg (equivalent to 220 mg of Naproxen sodium) Excipient(s) with known effect: 41.8 mg of lactose.

Dosage and route of administration:

Adults and adolescents over 16 years: 1 film-coated tablet every 8-12 hours. On the first day, if necessary, a better effect is obtained by starting the treatment with two tablets, followed by 1 tablet 8 to 12 hours later. Do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours. In the elderly and patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, doses should not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours. It should preferably be administered after meals. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not use for more than 7 days for the symptomatic treatment of pain and for more than 3 days for febrile states.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. It is contraindicated in patients suffering from allergic manifestations such as asthma, urticaria, rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioedema, anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions induced by acetylsalicylic acid, analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or anti-rheumatic drugs due to the possibility of cross sensitivity. Naproxen is contraindicated in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding related to previous NSAID therapy, active or recurrent peptic ulcer or bleeding, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), severe hepatic impairment, severe heart failure, severe renal impairment. (creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min) angioedema, during intensive treatment with diuretics and in individuals currently bleeding and at risk of bleeding during treatment with anticoagulants. Pregnancy, from the 6th month, and breastfeeding. Contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.

If in doubt or if symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

In accordance with current legislation, non-prescription medicines in Portugal can only be delivered to the municipalities of Maia, Gondomar, Matosinhos, Porto, Santo Tirso, Trofa, Valongo and Vila do Conde. This limitation does not apply to shipments to other Member States of the European Union.