Description
This medicine contains paracetamol and caffeine.
It is indicated for adults and children over 50 kg (from 15 years old) in case of fever and / or pain such as headaches, flu-like symptoms, dental pain, muscle stiffness, painful periods.
Using advice
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.
Reserved for adults and children over 50 kg (from 15 years old).
The recommended dose is 1 to 2 tablets of 500 mg per dose, depending on the intensity of the pain, to be renewed if necessary after a minimum of 4 hours.
It is usually not necessary to take more than 3 grams of paracetamol per day, i.e. 6 tablets per day; however, in case of more severe pain, and on the advice of your doctor, the total dose may be increased up to 4 grams per day. day, or 8 tablets per day.
Swallow the tablet without chewing it with a large glass of water.
Systematic intake helps prevent pain or fever peaks.
In adults and children over 50 kg (from 15 years old), they should be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
In the event of serious kidney disease (severe renal failure), the catches should be spaced at least 8 hours apart.
Due to the presence of caffeine, avoid any intake at the end of the day.
Composition
The active substances are:
Paracetamol................................................. .................................................. ................... 500.0 mg
Caffeine................................................. .................................................. ............................ 50.0 mg
For a film-coated tablet.
The other ingredients are:
Corn starch, pre-gelatinized corn starch, polyvidone, potassium sorbate, talc, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, triacetin.
Precautions for use
This medicine contains potassium. The potassium level is less than 1 mmol per tablet, that is to say "without potassium".
If the pain persists for more than 5 days or the fever for more than 3 days, or in the event of insufficient efficacy or of any other sign, do not continue treatment without the advice of your doctor.
In case of severe liver or kidney disease, it is necessary to consult your doctor before taking paracetamol.
Due to the presence of caffeine, this medication can cause insomnia, it should not be taken at the end of the day.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
This medicine should not be used in children and adolescents under 15 years old.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
This medicine will only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.
If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as only he can judge the need for continued treatment.
Feeding with milk
Large doses of caffeine can affect your child (restlessness, trouble sleeping). It should not exceed 100 to 200 mg of caffeine per day (either 2 to 4 tablets per day or 1 to 2 cups of coffee).