DafalganCaps Paracetamol 500 mg – pain and fever relief – Pack of 16 Capsules

Indication

The drug Dafalgan 500 mg Capsule contains paracetamol. It is indicated in the event of pain and / or fever such as headaches, flu-like symptoms, toothache, stiffness, painful periods. This presentation is reserved for adults and children from 27 kg (approximately from 8 years old)

How to take the drug Dafalgan 500 mg Capsule

Administration mode

Oral route. The capsules are to be swallowed as they are with a drink (for example: water, milk, fruit juice). Taking a tablet or capsule is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age because they can swallow askew and choke. Use another shape. In addition, if your child has a fever above 38.5 ° C, you can improve the effectiveness of the drug treatment by the following measures: · uncover your child · give him a drink · do not leave your child in a safe place too hot.

Dosage

The dosage of paracetamol depends on the weight of the child; ages are given for information. If you do not know the child's weight, it should be weighed to give the best dose. Paracetamol exists in many dosages, allowing the treatment to be adapted to the weight of each child. The recommended daily dose of paracetamol depends on the weight of the child: it is approximately 60 mg / kg per day, to be divided into 4 or 6 doses, i.e. approximately 15 mg / kg every 6 hours or 10 mg / kg every day. every 4 hours. For children weighing 27 to 40 kg (approximately 8 to 13 years old), the dosage is 1 capsule per dose, to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 capsules per day. For children weighing 41 to 50 kg (approximately 12 to 15 years), the dosage is 1 capsule per dose, to be renewed if necessary after 4 hours, without exceeding 6 capsules per day. For adults and children weighing more than 50 kg (from about 15 years old); The usual dosage is 1 or 2 capsules 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 generally not necessary to exceed 3 g of paracetamol per day, or 6 capsules per day. However, in case of more intense pain, and on the advice of your doctor, the total dose can be increased up to 4 g per day, or 8 capsules per day. However: · dosages greater than 3 g of paracetamol per day require medical advice, · NEVER TAKE MORE THAN 4 GRAMS OF PARACETAMOL PER DAY (taking into account all drugs containing paracetamol in their formula). Always respect an interval of at least 4 hours between the catches. In case of severe kidney disease (severe renal failure), the doses should be 8 hours apart, and the total dose per day should not exceed 6 capsules (3 g). IF IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Frequency of administration Systematic doses prevent oscillations of pain or fever. In children, they should be regularly spaced, including at night, preferably 6 hours, and at least 4 hours. In adults, they must 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.

Composition of the drug

The active substance is (per capsule): Paracetamol: 500.00 mg The other ingredients are: Magnesium stearate. Composition of capsule n ° 0: Gelatin, azorubine (E122) and titanium dioxide (E171)

Packaging of Dafalgan 500 mg Capsule

This medication comes in capsule form. Box of 16.

Precautions for use

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 the occurrence of any other sign, do not continue the 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. Special warnings In case of overdose or mistakenly taking too high a dose, consult your doctor immediately. This medicine contains paracetamol. Other medicines contain it. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the recommended daily dose (see dosage). Taking a capsule or tablet is contraindicated in children before 6 years of age because they can swallow askew and choke. Use another shape.

Contraindications

Do not take DAFALGAN 500 mg, capsule in the following cases: - known allergy to paracetamol or to other constituents, - severe liver disease.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Paracetamol, under normal conditions of use, can be used during pregnancy as well as during breast-feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.