Tachipirina 500 - antipyretic analgesic tablets 30

Product Description

Drug formulated based on paracetamol, useful in case of fever and pain of various kinds

Indications

Tachipirina 500 Tablets is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that acts to lower fever and relieve pain and can be used:

• As an antipyretic in the symptomatic treatment of febrile conditions such as influenza, exanthematous diseases, acute respiratory tract conditions, etc.
• As an analgesic in case of headaches, neuralgia, myalgia and other moderately severe pain of various origins

Dosage and method of use

For children, it is essential to respect the dosage defined based on their body weight and, therefore, choose the appropriate formulation. The approximate ages based on body weight are given for information purposes only. Below three months, in case of jaundice, it is advisable to reduce the single oral dose.

In adults, the maximum oral dosage is 3000 mg and rectally 4000 mg of paracetamol per day. The doctor must evaluate the need for treatment for more than 3 consecutive days. The dosage schedule of Tachipirina in relation to body weight and route of administration is as follows:

• Children weighing between 21 and 25 kg (approximately 6 to 10 years): ½ 1 tablet at a time, to be repeated if necessary after 4 hours, without exceeding 6 administrations per day (3 tablets).
• Children weighing between 26 and 40 kg (approximately 8 to 13 years): 1 tablet at a time, to be repeated if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 administrations per day.
• Children weighing between 41 and 50 kg (approximately 12 to 15 years): 1 tablet at a time, to be repeated if necessary after 4 hours, without exceeding 6 administrations per day.
• Children weighing more than 50 kg (approximately over 15 years): 1 tablet at a time, to be repeated if necessary after 4 hours, without exceeding 6 administrations per day.
• Adults: 1 tablet at a time, to be repeated if necessary after 4 hours, without exceeding 6 administrations per day. In case of severe pain or high fever, 2 tablets of 500 mg to be repeated if necessary after no less than 4 hours.

Take Tachipirina 500 Tablets with a little water.

Composition

Tachipirina 500 Tablets contains:
Active ingredient: paracetamol 500 mg
Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, precipitated silica. 

Contraindications

Tachipirina 500 Tablets should not be administered in case of:

- allergy to paracetamol or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine;
- severe liver disease (severe hepatocellular insufficiency).

Special warnings

In rare cases of allergic reactions, administration should be suspended and appropriate treatment should be initiated. Use with caution in cases of chronic alcoholism, excessive alcohol intake (3 or more alcoholic drinks per day), anorexia, bulimia or cachexia, chronic malnutrition (low hepatic glutathione reserves), dehydration, hypovolemia.

Paracetamol should be administered with caution to patients with mild to moderate hepatocellular insufficiency (including Gilbert's syndrome), severe hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh>9), acute hepatitis, concomitant treatment with drugs that alter liver function, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, hemolytic anemia. High or prolonged doses of the product can cause kidney and blood disorders, even serious ones. Therefore, administration to patients with renal insufficiency should be performed only if truly necessary and under direct medical supervision. In case of prolonged use, it is advisable to monitor liver and kidney function and blood count.

During treatment with paracetamol, before taking any other medication, check that it does not contain the same active ingredient, since if paracetamol is taken in high doses, serious adverse reactions can occur. Instruct the patient to contact their doctor before combining any other medication.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Although clinical studies in pregnant or breastfeeding patients have not highlighted any particular contraindications to the use of paracetamol or its use in pregnant or breastfeeding patients, it is recommended that the product be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding patients. If any side effects have occurred in the mother or child, it is recommended to administer the product only in cases of real need and under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

If the following side effects occur, stop treatment and contact your doctor immediately:

• allergic reactions with:
- redness of the skin accompanied by itching (urticaria)
- swelling of the throat (larynx edema)
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, tongue and/or throat (angioedema)
- severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock).

In addition, those taking the medicine may experience the following side effects, for which there is insufficient data to establish the frequency.

• Reduction in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia)
• Reduction in the number of white blood cells in the blood (leukopenia/agranulocytosis)
• Reduction in haemoglobin in the blood, a substance that carries oxygen in the blood (anaemia)
• Dizziness
• Stomach and intestinal disorders
• Abnormal liver function
• Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
• Red spots, bullous lesions with areas of peeling skin, blisters, skin rashes (erythema
multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)
• Reduction in kidney function (acute renal failure)
• Inflammation of the kidneys (interstitial nephritis)
• Blood in the urine (haematuria)
• cessation or reduction in urine production (anuria).

Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.

Expiry and storage

Check the expiry date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated refers to the product in an intact package, stored correctly.

Caution: do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Format

Pack containing 30 tablets.