Paracold 500 EfferventCent Mekophar effervescence, headache, joint pain (4 blisters x 4 tablets)

Dosage form Box of 4 blisters x 4 tablets
Specifications Paracetamol

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Paracetamol	500mg

Uses

indications

Paracold drugs indicated treatment in the following cases:

Analgesic in the following cases: neuralgia, headache, joint pain, injury pain, back pain, dysmenorrhea, toothache, ... peripheral. The drug increases the threshold of pain in headaches, muscle aches, joint pain and unpleasant symptoms of the flu. Paracetamol reduces body temperature in fever, but rarely reduces the body temperature in normal people.

The drug affects the hypothalamus causing cooling, increasing heat due to vasodilation and increased peripheral blood flow.

pharmacokinetic

paracetamol is quickly absorbed and almost completely through the gastrointestinal tract. The peak concentration of plasma is reached within 30-60 minutes after drinking with the dose of treatment. Quick and uniform distribution in most of the body's tissues, through the placenta and breast milk.

About 25% Paracetamol in the blood combined with plasma proteins.

Selling time is from 1 to 3 hours. Paracetamol metabolizes the liver into intermediate N-acetyl-Benzoquinoneimine intermediate that can poison the liver.

The drug is mainly eliminated by urinary tract within 24 hours in the form of metabolic products (only a small amount in constant form).

Before taking Paracold 500 EfferventCent Mekophar effervescence, headache, joint pain (4 blisters x 4 tablets)

How to use

Completely dissolve the pill in a large glass of water.

Dosage

adults and children> 12 years old: take 1-2 capsules/time, 3 times a day. No more than 6 tablets/day.

The distance between the drug use minimum is 4 hours.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose?

Symptoms

Paracetamol overdose may be due to a single high doses, or due to repeated high doses of paracetamol (7.5 - 10g a day, for 1-2 days), or for long -term medication. Hepatic necrosis is the most serious toxic effect due to overdose and can be fatal.

Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain usually occur within 2-3 hours after taking the high doses of the drug.

Handling

Need to wash the stomach in any case, preferably within 4 hours after drinking and active support treatment.

Use antidote: n-acetylcysteine, methionine.

Also can use activated carbon and/or salt bleach to reduce the absorption of paracetamol.

In an emergency, call the 115 emergency center immediately or go to the nearest local health station.

What to do when forgetting 1 dose? However, if the time to relax with the next dose is too short, skip the dose and continue the calendar of the drug. Do not use double dose to compensate for missed dose.

Side Effects

When using Paracold often has unwanted effects (ADR) such as:

Rare allergic complications such as erythema, hives. Stop using the drug when there are appearance of these manifestations.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Paracold drugs contraindicated in the following cases:

There is a history of hypersensitivity to paracetamol.

Caution when using

paracetamol can cause serious skin reactions such as Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic skin necrosis syndrome (Ten) or Lyell syndrome, acute overseas acne syndrome (AGEP).

Be cautious when using paracetamol for anemic anemia.

Do not drink alcohol when taking the drug.

In case of salt diet, it is important to note that the drug contains 416mg of na/tablets.

If symptoms of pain persist for more than 5 days, or a fever for more than 3 days, or the drug is not effective enough, or seeing other symptoms, do not prolong the use of the drug without consulting the doctor.

Drug interaction

Isoniazid, alcohol, anti -convulsions (phenytoin, barbiturate, carbamazepine) can increase the risk of liver toxicity caused by paracetamol.

Sharing phenothiazine with paracetamol can lead to the likelihood of causing serious antipyretic.

metoclopramide can increase the absorption of paracetamol.

Storage

The dry place (moisture ≤ 70%), the temperature does not exceed 30 ° C, avoiding light.

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