Tachipirina children 500 mg - antipyretic analgesic 10 suppositories

Product Description

Angelini Tachipirina Bambini 500mg Suppositories

Tachipirina 500 Bambini Suppositories can be used:

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

Dosage and Directions for 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 indicated for information purposes only. In children under three months, if jaundice occurs, it is advisable to reduce the single oral dose.

In adults, the maximum oral dosage is 3000 mg and 4000 mg of paracetamol per day for rectal administration. The doctor should 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 between 6 and 10 years): 1 suppository at a time, to be repeated if necessary after 8 hours, without exceeding 3 administrations per day.
• Children weighing between 26 and 40 kg (approximately between 8 and 13 years): 1 suppository at a time, to be repeated if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 administrations per day.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients
• Patients suffering from severe haemolytic anaemia (this contraindication does not apply to the 500mg oral formulations)
• Severe hepatocellular insufficiency (this contraindication does not apply to the 500 mg oral formulations).

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 use of paracetamol be avoided. If any side effects have occurred in the mother or child, it is recommended to administer the product only in cases of actual need and under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Expiry and storage

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

Warning: Do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Composition

Tachipirina 500 Children Suppositories contains:
Active ingredient: paracetamol 500 mg
Excipients: solid semi-synthetic glycerides.

Format

Pack with 10 suppositories.