VIVIMED with caffeine for headache tablets, 10 pcs

Area of application

Vivimed with caffeine for headaches is a combination preparation of paracetamol and caffeine.Paracetamol has an analgesic and antipyretic effect, while caffeine increases the effects of paracetamol and relieves fatigue.This medicine is indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain such as headaches, toothaches and period pains.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Each tablet contains 333 mg paracetamol and 50 mg caffeine as active ingredients.The excipients include microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl starch sodium (type A), povidone (K-28-30) and magnesium stearate.

Contraindications

Vivimed with caffeine for headaches must not be taken if you are hypersensitive to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the other ingredients, suffer from severe impairment of liver function or if you are under 12 years old.

Dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and over and adults can take 1-2 tablets, equivalent to 333-666 mg paracetamol and 50-100 mg caffeine, 1-4 times a day.The maximum daily dose is 8 tablets, corresponding to 2664 mg paracetamol and 400 mg caffeine.The interval between doses should be at least 6 hours.In the case of liver or kidney dysfunction or Gilbert's syndrome, the dose must be reduced or the time interval extended.Do not take this medicine for more than 3 days without medical or dental advice.

Intake

Take the tablets whole with enough liquid.Taking it after meals may result in a delayed onset of action.

Patient information

Particular caution is required when taking Vivimed with caffeine for headaches if you are a chronic alcoholic, suffer from impaired liver function, have a previously damaged kidney, have an overactive thyroid, have cardiac arrhythmias or have anxiety disorders.If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days, or if you have a high fever, you should see a doctor.To prevent the risk of overdose, it should be ensured that other medicines used at the same time do not contain paracetamol.

Pregnancy

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.Paracetamol and caffeine pass into breast milk.With short-term use of the recommended dose, interruption of breast-feeding will usually not be necessary.If you use it for a long time or take higher doses, you should stop breastfeeding.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.If you have pain or fever, do not use it for longer than stated in the package leaflet without medical advice!

Other

Taking paracetamol regularly over months and years can lead to untreatable damage to kidney function (analgesic nephropathy, possibly fatal), which may require lifelong blood washing (hemodialysis).The same effects are not known for caffeine.There is no known additional risk of kidney damage in the combination of paracetamol and caffeine.