Efferalgan Paracetamol 1g – pain and fever relief – Pack of 8 Effervescent Tablets

Indication

EfferalganMed 1g is indicated for pain and / or fever such as headache, flu-like symptoms, toothache, stiffness, painful periods. It may also be prescribed for you by your doctor for osteoarthritis pain. This presentation is reserved for adults and children weighing more than 50 kg (from about 15 years old).

Dosage

Oral route. Let the tablet dissolve completely in a glass of water.

This presentation is reserved for adults and children from 50 kg (approximately from 15 years). The usual dosage is 1 tablet of 1 g per dose, to be renewed if necessary after 4 hours minimum. 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 or pharmacist, the total dose may 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 prevent oscillations of pain or fever. If you have the impression that the effect of EFFERALGAN 1 g, effervescent 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.

Duration of treatment The duration of treatment is limited: · to 5 days in the event of pain, · to 3 days in the event of fever.

Composition of the drug

The active substance is (for one effervescent tablet): Paracetamol: 1 g The other ingredients are: Anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol, sodium docusate, povidone, sodium benzoate, orange / grapefruit flavor, aspartame, acesulfame potassium.

Conditioning

This medication is in the form of an effervescent tablet. Box of 8 tablets.

Precautions for use

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. Before starting treatment with this medicine, check that you are not taking other medicines containing paracetamol. Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, or alcohol abuse. Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol. In the event of a nutritional problem (malnutrition) or dehydration, EFFERALGAN should be used with caution. The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance (a rare hereditary disease). This medicine contains sodium. This medicinal product contains 370 mg of sodium per effervescent tablet. To be taken into account in patients controlling their dietary sodium intake. If in doubt, do not hesitate to seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications

Never take EFFERALGAN 1 g, effervescent tablet in the following cases: - known allergy to paracetamol or to other constituents, - severe liver disease, - children under 15 years old, - in the event of phenylketonuria (hereditary disease detected at birth ), due to the presence of aspartame.

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.