Efferalgan 500 mg 16 tablets

Efferalgan is a drug with analgesic and antipyretic action indicated in the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever in adults and children.

Composition

Active ingredient: paracetamol 500 mg.

Excipients

Hypromellose, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, glyceryl benate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.

Dosage

The tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. EFFERALGAN 500 mg tablets are reserved for adults and children weighing more than 26 kg (approximately 8 years or more). Children with a body weight between 26 kg and 40 kg (aged between approximately 8 and 13 years) The dosage is 1 tablet per administration, to be repeated, if necessary, after an interval of at least 6 hours, without exceeding 4 tablets per day. day. Adolescents with a body weight between 41 kg and 50 kg (aged between approximately 12 and 15 years) The dosage is 1 tablet per administration, to be repeated, if necessary, after an interval of at least 4 hours without exceeding 6 tablets per day . Adults and adolescents weighing more than 50 kg (approximately 15 years or more) The usual unit dosage is one tablet per administration, to be repeated, if necessary, after an interval of at least 4 hours without exceeding 6 tablets per day. Adults In case of more intense pain, two tablets can be taken at a time for a maximum of 3 times a day (3 g of paracetamol), always respecting an interval of at least 4 hours between administrations. Frequency of administration Regular administrations avoid fluctuations in pain or fever levels. •  in children, the interval between administrations must be regular, both day and night, and should preferably be at least 6 hours. •  in adults and adolescents, an interval of at least 4 hours between administrations must always be respected. Renal insufficiency In case of severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min), the interval between administrations must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed 3 g of paracetamol per day, i.e. 6 tablets. Maximum recommended dosage In adults and adolescents with a body weight greater than 40 kg, the total dosage of paracetamol should not exceed 3 g/day.

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