Tachipirina 500 mg - analgesic antipyretic 10 tablets

Product Description

Antipyretic and analgesic.

Indications

Tachipirina 500 mg tablets are useful as:

• Antipyretic: symptomatic treatment of febrile conditions such as influenza, exanthematous diseases, acute respiratory tract conditions, etc.
• Analgesic: headaches, neuralgia, myalgia and other moderately severe pain of various origins.

Composition

Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 500 mg.
Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium.

How to use and Dosage

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

• Children weighing between 21 and 25 kg (approximately between 6 and 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, 2 500 mg tablets to be repeated if necessary after not less than 4 hours.

Warnings

In rare cases of allergic reactions, administration must be suspended and appropriate treatment must 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, or 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 strictly 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, as serious adverse reactions may occur if paracetamol is taken in high doses. Instruct the patient to contact their doctor before combining any other medication. The 125 mg effervescent granules contain aspartame, maltitol, and 3.07 mmol sodium per sachet. The 500 mg effervescent granules contain aspartame, maltitol, and 12.3 mmol sodium per sachet.

For further information, please carefully read the package leaflet.

Format

10 500 mg tablets.