Indications Paracetamol Sandoz 500 mg 16 tablets
This medication contains paracetamol.
It is indicated in case of pain and/or fever such as headaches, flu, dental pain, aches, painful periods.
This presentation is reserved for adults and children weighing 27 kg or more (from about 8 years of age): please read the "Dosage" section carefully.
For children with a different weight, there are other presentations of paracetamol: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Route of administration: oral
Dosage Paracetamol Sandoz 500 mg 16 tablets
The dosage of paracetamol depends on the child's weight; the ages are given for information purposes.
If you do not know your child's weight, you should weigh your child to determine the best dose.
Paracetamol is available in many dosages, allowing the treatment to be adapted to each child's weight.
The recommended daily dose of paracetamol depends on the child's weight: it is about 60 mg/kg/day, divided into 4 or 6 doses, i.e. about 15 mg/kg every 6 hours or 10 mg/kg every 4 hours.
For children weighing between 27 and 40 kg (approximately 8 to 13 years), the dosage is 1 tablet at 500 mg per dose, to be repeated if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 tablets per day.
For children weighing between 41 and 50 kg (approximately 12 to 15 years), the dosage is 1 tablet of 500 mg per dose, to be repeated if necessary after 4 hours, without exceeding 6 tablets per day.
For adults and children weighing more than 50 kg (from about 15 years old), the usual dosage is 1 to 2 tablets of 500 mg per dose, depending on the intensity of the pain, to be repeated if necessary after at least 4 hours.
It is generally not necessary to exceed 3 g of paracetamol per day, i.e. 6 tablets per day.
However, in case of more intense pain, and on the advice of your doctor, the total dose can be increased up to 4 g per day, or 8 tablets per day.
However:
doses above 3 g of paracetamol per day require medical advice.
NEVER TAKE MORE THAN 4 GRAMS OF PARACETAMOL A DAY (taking into account all medications containing paracetamol in their formula).
Always take at least 4 hours apart.
In case of severe kidney disease (severe renal failure), the doses should be taken 8 hours apart and the total dose should not exceed 6 tablets per day (3 g).
IF IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Mode of administration: Oral.
The tablets are to be swallowed as they are with a drink (for example water, milk, fruit juice).
The intake of tablets is contraindicated in children under 6 years old because they can swallow wrongly and choke. Use another form.
In addition, if your child has a fever of more than 38.5°C, you can improve the effectiveness of the drug treatment by
uncover your child, get your child to drink, do not leave your child in a place that is too hot.
Frequency of administration
Systematic administration avoids oscillations of pain or fever.
In children, they must be regularly spaced, including at night, preferably 6 hours apart, and at least 4 hours apart.
In adults, they should be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
In case of serious kidney disease (severe renal failure), the doses should be spaced at least 8 hours apart.
Composition : Paracetamol
Contraindications Paracetamol Sandoz 500 mg 16 tablets
Never take PARACETAMOL SANDOZ 500 mg, tablet in the following cases:
- Known allergy to paracetamol or other ingredients
- Severe liver disease
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to wheat, due to the presence of wheat starch.
IF IN DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Precautions for use Paracetamol Sandoz 500 mg 16 tablets
Be careful with PARACETAMOL SANDOZ 500 mg, tablet:
Special Warnings
In case of overdose or if you take too much by mistake, consult your doctor immediately.
This medicine contains paracetamol. Other medicines contain paracetamol. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the recommended daily dose (see "Dosage").
It is not recommended for children under 6 years old because they may swallow the tablet the wrong way and choke.
Precautions for use
- If the pain persists for more than 5 days or the fever for more than 3 days, or if it is not effective enough or if any other signs occur, do not continue the treatment without the advice of your doctor.
- In case of severe liver or kidney disease, it is necessary to consult your doctor before taking paracetamol.
- This medication can be used in cases of celiac disease. Wheat starch may contain gluten, but only in trace amounts, and is therefore considered safe for people with celiac disease.
IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Dosage
500 mg
Presentation
Box of 16
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