Paracetamol 500 1A Pharma tablets, 20 pcs

Paracetamol 500 - 1 A Pharma®: For pain and fever

Paracetamol 500 from 1 A Pharma is a painkiller and fever-reducing medicine.It is suitable for use with mild to moderate pain and fever.The tablets contain the proven active ingredient paracetamol, which has both pain-relieving and fever-reducing effects.Also suitable for patients with sensitive stomachs.Paracetamol 500 - 1 A Pharma® is suitable for use in children aged 4 and over (from a body weight of 17 kg), adolescents and adults.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredient paracetamol: proven for a long time

Paracetamol is an active ingredient that has been used for many decades.Paracetamol has a pain-relieving (analgesic) and fever-reducing (antipyretic) effect.It is suitable, among other things, for mild to moderate pain, such as:E.g. headaches, toothaches, menstrual pains and fever.One tablet of Paracetamol 500 - 1 A Pharma® contains 500 mg of paracetamol.

Good tolerance - consider paracetamol as an alternative

When dosed correctly, Paracetamol 500 - 1 A Pharma® is well tolerated.This means that the analgesic and antipyretic is generally also suitable for people who are sensitive to medications, such as:B. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and patients with sensitive stomachs.If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should seek medical or pharmaceutical advice before taking this medication.

Application

Paracetamol 500 - 1 A Pharma® is taken whole with plenty of liquid.Taking it after meals may result in a delayed onset of action.

The recommended dose is:

Age 4-8 years (17-25 kg body weight):

Single dose: ½ tablet (equivalent to 250 mg paracetamol)

Max. total daily dose (24 h): 2 (4 x ½) tablets (corresponding to 1,000 mg paracetamol)

Age 8-11 years (26-32 kg body weight):

Single dose: ½ tablet (equivalent to 250 mg paracetamol)

Max. total daily dose (24 h): 2 (4 x ½) tablets (corresponding to 1,000 mg paracetamol)

Age 11-12 years (33-43 kg body weight):

Single dose: 1 tablet (equivalent to 500 mg paracetamol)

Max. total daily dose (24 h): 4 tablets (equivalent to 2,000 mg paracetamol)

Age from 12 years (from 43 kg body weight):

Single dose: 1-2 tablets (equivalent to 500-1,000 mg paracetamol)

Max. total daily dose (24 h): 8 tablets (equivalent to 4,000 mg paracetamol)

The respective dosage interval depends on the symptoms and the maximum total daily dose.It should not be less than 6 hours.If symptoms persist for longer than 3 days, medical advice should be sought.

Notes

If you have pain or fever, do not use it for longer than stated in the package leaflet without medical advice!Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 1 tablet: 500 mg paracetamol

Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, corn starch, povidone K30, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, stearic acid

Area of application

The preparation is a painkiller and fever-reducing medicine.It is used for mild to moderate pain and fever.The medicine should not be taken for a longer period of time or in higher doses without consulting a doctor or dentist.To prevent the risk of overdose, it should be ensured that other medicines used at the same time do not contain paracetamol.

Contraindications

You must not take the product if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients.You must not take the product if you suffer from severe impairment of liver function.

Dosage

The following information applies unless your doctor has prescribed the medicine differently.Please follow the instructions for taking the medication, otherwise the medicine will not work properly.

Body weight 19 - 25 kg/children 6 - 8 years:

Single dose: 1/2 tablet (equivalent to 250 mg paracetamol)

max. daily dose: 2 (4 times 1/2 tablet) (corresponding to 1000 mg paracetamol)

Body weight 26 - 32 kg/children 8 - 11 years:

Single dose: 1/2 tablet (equivalent to 250 mg paracetamol)

Other dosage forms may be more beneficial for this patient group as they allow a more precise dosage of a maximum of 400 mg paracetamol.

max. Daily dose: 2 (4 times 1/2 tablet) (corresponding to 1000 mg paracetamol)

In exceptional cases, up to 3 (6 times 1/2) tablets can be used daily, with a dosage interval of at least 4 hours, i.e.h.up to 1500 mg paracetamol daily.

Body weight 33 - 43 kg/children 11 - 12 years:

Single dose: 1 tablet (equivalent to 500 mg paracetamol)

max. daily dose: 4 tablets (corresponding to 2000 mg paracetamol)

Body weight from 43 kg/children and young people aged 12 and over and adults:

Single dose: 1 - 2 tablets (corresponding to 500 - 1000 mg paracetamol)

max. daily dose: 8 tablets (equivalent to 4000 mg paracetamol)

The intake can be repeated at intervals of 4 - 8 hours up to 3 to 4 times per day.In the case of liver or kidney dysfunction as well as congenitally increased bilirubin content in the blood (Gilbert's syndrome or Meulengracht's disease), the medicine must be taken at longer intervals or in reduced quantities.

Do not take the medicine for longer than 3 - 4 days without medical or dental advice.

What should you do if the medicine is taken in too large quantities (intentional or accidental overdose)?The total dose of paracetamol must not exceed 4000 mg paracetamol (equivalent to 8 tablets) daily for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over or with a body weight of 43 kg or more and 60 mg/kg/day for children.If you suspect an overdose of paracetamol, you should contact a doctor immediately.

Next time, do not take twice as much, but continue taking it as described in the dosage instructions.

If taken as directed, there are no special considerations to be taken into account.If you suddenly stop taking the medication (discontinue it) after a long period of improper, high-dose use of painkillers, headaches as well as fatigue, muscle pain, nervousness and vegetative symptoms may occur.These effects of discontinuation will subside within a few days.Until then, no painkillers should be taken.Even after this, you should not take it again without medical advice.

Intake

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

Patient information

You should only take the medicine with particular caution (i.e. at longer intervals or in a reduced dose) and under medical supervision if you have liver dysfunction (e.g. due to chronic alcohol abuse, liver inflammation), previously damaged kidneys or a congenitally increased bilirubin content in the blood (Gilbert syndrome or Meulengracht disease).

The medicine is not suitable for children under 6 years.Preparations in the form of juice and suppositories with a lower active ingredient content are available for this purpose.

Long-term, high-dose, improper use of painkillers can cause headaches, which should not be treated with increased doses of the drug.In general, the habitual use of painkillers, especially when several painkilling agents are combined, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure (analgesic nephropathy).

The uric acid determination and the blood sugar determination can be influenced.

No special precautions are required.Nevertheless, caution should always be exercised after taking painkillers.

Pregnancy

The medicine should only be taken during pregnancy after carefully weighing the benefit-risk ratio.You should not take the product during pregnancy for a long time, in high doses or in combination with other medicines, as the safety of its use in these cases has not been proven.

Paracetamol passes into breast milk.Since no adverse effects on the infant have been reported, interruption of breastfeeding during treatment will not normally be necessary.

Before taking any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacy for advice.

Notes

If you have pain or fever, do not use it for longer than stated in the package leaflet without medical advice!

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Other

Due to their potency, non-divisible tablets are not suitable for children and adolescents under 11 years or under 33 kg body weight.For this purpose, medicines are available in other dosage forms or with a lower active ingredient content. If the tablets can be divided, they can be used in children with a body weight of 17 kg and above or from the age of 4 years.

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.

Long-term, high-dose, improper use of painkillers can cause headaches, which should not be treated with increased doses of the drug.In general, the habitual use of painkillers, especially when several painkilling agents are combined, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure (analgesic nephropathy).

If painkillers are stopped abruptly after long-term, high-dose, improper use, headaches as well as fatigue, muscle pain, nervousness and vegetative symptoms may occur.The withdrawal symptoms subside within a few days.Until then, you should not take painkillers again and you should not take them again without medical advice.

Do not use for long periods or in higher doses without medical or dental advice.

The uric acid determination and the blood sugar determination can be influenced.

Must not be taken or administered with alcohol.

Interactions with other medicines must be taken into account.