Hifenac Max is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hifenac Max is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Hifenac Max safe for pregnant women?
Hifenac Max shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Hifenac Max safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Hifenac Max. Immediately discontinue Hifenac Max if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Hifenac Max on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Hifenac Max. 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 Hifenac Max on the Liver?
Hifenac Max may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Hifenac Max on the Heart?
Side effects of Hifenac Max rarely affect the heart.
Hifenac Max should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hifenac Max unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hifenac Max habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hifenac Max is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Hifenac Max you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hifenac Max only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hifenac Max for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hifenac Max
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Hifenac Max and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hifenac Max
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Hifenac Max as it can have severe side effects.
If you are allergic to Hifenac Max then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.
As we know Hifenac Max is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Hifenac Max ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Hifenac Max poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
Hifenac Max is a safe drug no much precautions are to be taken. However, alcohol should be completely avoided. If you have any previous history of kidney and liver diseases keep your doctor informed before taking this drug.
Yes, Hifenac Max can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Hifenac Max is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience