Indication
The drug Dafalgan 1g film-coated tablet 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 over 50 kg (about 15 years old).
How to take this medicine
Method of administration For oral use. Swallow the tablet as with a drink (eg a glass of water, milk, fruit juice). Dosage The usual dosage is 1 tablet of 1000 mg per dose, 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 3 tablets 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 4 tablets per day. However: · doses 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 the event of severe kidney disease (severe renal failure), the catches should be 8 hours apart and the total dose should not exceed 3 tablets per day (3 g). Systematic catches make it possible to avoid oscillations of pain or fever. If you have the impression that the effect of DAFALGAN 1 g, film-coated tablet is too strong or too weak, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Frequency of administration Systematic doses prevent oscillations of pain or fever: · in adults, 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.
Composition of the drug Dafalgan 1g
The active substance is: Paracetamol: 1 g For one film-coated tablet. The other ingredients are: Hydroxypropylcellulose, croscarmellose sodium, glycerol behenate, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica. Film coating: OPADRY OY-S-38901: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E 171), propylene glycol.
Packaging of Dafalgan 1g
This drug is in the form of film-coated tablet. Box of 8 tablets.
Precautions for use
Take special care with DAFALGAN 1 g, film-coated tablet: 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 chapter "How to take DAFALGAN 1 g, film-coated tablet"). 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 appearance 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.
Contraindications
Do not take DAFALGAN 1 g, film-coated tablet in the following cases: - known allergy to paracetamol or to the other ingredients, - 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.