EfferalganMed Paracetamol 1000 mg is an effective analgesic and antipyretic for relieving pain and reducing fever. Use as directed.
For warnings, precautions, and contraindications, please refer to the package insert for Efferalgan 1g.
EfferalganMed Paracetamol 1000 mg is an analgesic and antipyretic medication widely used to treat fever and relieve pain, including pain associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis. Thanks to its active ingredient, acetaminophen, it provides effective relief from headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, and fever. Its fast-acting and targeted action helps you quickly regain optimal comfort in your daily life. This medication works by blocking the production of certain chemicals in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Paracetamol is known for its ability to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins, inflammatory mediators produced during inflammation or infection. This results in a rapid reduction in fever and relief from acute or chronic pain.
One of the major advantages of EfferalganMed Paracetamol is its good tolerability, making it an ideal option for a wide range of patients, including those suffering from chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis. In fact, people living with joint pain can use this product to effectively reduce their daily discomfort, while benefiting from a medication that has no major side effects when used correctly.
You can also take 1,000 mg of acetaminophen in a convenient, easy-to-carry cappuccino-flavored drink mix that requires no water.
The film-coated tablet form of this product allows for quick and easy administration, ensuring optimal absorption by the body. Additionally, each tablet contains a precise dose of 1,000 mg of acetaminophen, enabling effective management of moderate to severe pain. Whether you’re suffering from back pain, menstrual cramps, or post-surgical pain, this medication will provide you with fast relief.
Another significant advantage of this product is its versatility. It can be used to relieve both acute and chronic pain, such as joint inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. By choosing this product, you’re opting for a simple and reliable solution that has proven effective for many years. If you’re looking for a medication that’s botheffective and easy to use to reduce fever and relieve pain, EfferalganMed Paracetamol 1000 mg is the ideal choice.
For an even more comprehensive solution, you may also consider using EfferalganMed Paracetamol 1000 mg 8 effervescent tablets, which offers similar benefits in a different form.
Directions for Use
EfferalganMed Paracetamol 1000 mg is easy to use and suitable for adults and children weighing more than 50 kg. The recommended dosage is one 1000 mg tablet per dose, to be repeated as needed, without exceeding 3 tablets per day. It is important to maintain this time interval between doses to avoid any risk of overdose.
In cases of severe pain in adults, particularly due to osteoarthritis, the maximum dose may be increased to 1 g of acetaminophen, taken up to four times a day. However, this increase should only be made under a doctor’s prescription. Adhering to the maximum dose is essential to ensure the treatment’s effectiveness while minimizing the risk of side effects.
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Precautions for Use
It is crucial to take certain precautions when using this medication. EfferalganMed Paracetamol should not be used in cases of severe liver disease. Furthermore, acetaminophen is often found in several different medications, so it is essential not to combine them, as this can lead to a risk of toxic overdose affecting the liver.
People suffering from malnutrition, fasting,chronic alcoholism,kidney failure, or conditions such asanorexia or metabolic disorders should exercise caution. The same applies to patients with G6PD deficiency or those weighing less than 50 kg. If you fall into one of these categories, consult a doctor before taking this medication.
Another precaution concerns alcohol consumption: drinking alcohol is not recommended during treatment, as it may worsen side effects on the liver. In addition, certain medications, particularly antibiotics containing flucloxacillin, may interact with acetaminophen, thereby increasing health risks.
Pregnant women may use this product, but only at the lowest possible dose and for a short period of time. For women who are breastfeeding, this medication is safe to use while breastfeeding if standard doses are followed.
The formula for EfferalganMed Paracetamol 1000 mg contains the following ingredients: Paracetamol 1000 mg.
Excipients: hyprolose, croscarmellose sodium, glycerol behenate, magnesium stearate, anhydrous colloidal silica
Coating: hypromellose, polydextrose, sodium carbonate, medium-chain triglycerides
Packaging
EfferalganMed Paracetamol comes in a pack of 8 film-coated tablets in a convenient, easy-to-carry box.
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EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet
Paracetamol
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or if you feel less well after 3 days in case of fever or 5 days in case of pain.
1. What is EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets and when is it used?
2. What information should I take before taking EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets?
3. How to take EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: OTHER ANTALGS AND ANTIPYRETICS-ANILIDES - ATC code: N02BE01.
It is indicated for pain and / or fever such as headaches, flu-like conditions, dental pain, muscle aches, painful periods.
This presentation is reserved for the adult and the child from 50 kg (from about 15 years) : read carefully the Dosage section.
For children of different weights, other forms of paracetamol are available: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 3 days, in case of fever or 5 days in case of pain.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet?
Do not take EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets:
· If you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
· If you have severe liver disease.
· If you are a child under 15 years old.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR
OF YOUR PHARMACIST.
Warnings and Precautions
In case of overdosage or mistake of too high a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
This medicinal product contains paracetamol. Other medicines contain it.
Make sure you do not take any other medicines containing paracetamol, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the recommended daily dose (see "Dosage" and "Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose").
· If the pain persists more than 5 days or the fever more than 3 days, or if there is insufficient efficacy or any other signs, do not continue treatment without the advice of your doctor.
· Before starting treatment with this drug, make sure that you are not taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.
Tell your doctor before you take this medicine if any of the following apply to you:
· If you are adult and you weigh less than 50 kg,
· If you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol (medicines obtained with or without a prescription),
· If you have liver or kidney disease,
· If you have Gilbert's syndrome (non-haemolytic familial jaundice),
· Or alcohol abuse (excessive alcohol consumption (3 or more alcoholic beverages per day)),
· If you suffer from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (which can lead to hemolytic anemia),
· If you have problems with nutrition (malnutrition (low reserves of hepatic glutathione), anorexia, bulimia or cachexia (heavy weight loss)
· If you have problems with dehydration, hypovolemia (significant loss of body water).
If you have acute viral hepatitis or if acute viral hepatitis is discovered during treatment with EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets, talk to your doctor. Your treatment may be suspended by your doctor.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST
Children and Youth
In a child treated with paracetamol, the association of another antipyretic is justified only in case of ineffectiveness. The association should be established and monitored only by a physician.
Other medicines and EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
In case of concomitant treatment with probenecid, a dose reduction of EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet should be considered.
You should contact your doctor if you are taking medication that slows down coagulation (oral anticoagulants). In high doses, EFFERALGAN 1000 mg, film-coated tablet may increase the action of your anticoagulant. If necessary, your doctor will adjust the dosage of your anticoagulant.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking phenytoin, the simultaneous use of these drugs and paracetamol may damage the liver.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking enzyme inducers (such as phenobarbital, carbamazepine, primidone, rifampicin).
Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription and nonprescription / herbal products you may use before using this medication.
EFFERALGAN 1000 mg, film-coated tablets with food, beverages and alcohol
Not applicable.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
This medicine may be used during pregnancy and lactation. Use the lowest dose to reduce your pain and / or fever for as short a time as possible and as often as possible. Contact your doctor or midwife if pain and / or fever does not decrease or if you need to take this medication more frequently during your pregnancy.
Fertility
It is possible that paracetamol may alter the fertility of women, reversibly upon discontinuation of therapy.
Driving and using machines
Paracetamol has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet contains
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO TAKE EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet?
CAUTION: This tablet contains 1000 mg (1 g) of paracetamol per tablet: do not take 2 tablets at a time .
Dosage
This presentation is reserved for adults and children from 50 kg (from about 15 years).
Weight (Age) | Dose per administration | Interval of administration | Maximum Daily Dose |
Adults and children from 50 kg (from about 15 years old) | 1000 mg | 4 hours minimum | 3000 mg (3 tablets) |
It is generally not necessary to exceed 3 g of paracetamol per day, ie 3 tablets per day.
However, in case of more intense pain, and on advice from your doctor, the total dose can be increased up to 4 g per day, or 4 tablets per day.
However,
· doses greater than 3 g of paracetamol per day require medical advice.
· NEVER TAKE MORE THAN 4 GRAMS OF PARACETAMOL PER DAY (taking all medicines containing paracetamol into their formula).
Always respect an interval of at least 4 hours between the catches.
The maximum daily dose shall not exceed 60 mg / kg (not to exceed 3 g) per day in the following situations:
· adults less than 50 kg ,
· severe liver damage,
· Gilbert syndrome (non-hemolytic familial jaundice),
· chronic alcoholism,
· chronic malnutrition,
· dehydration.
If you feel that the effect of EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, ASK FOR ADVICE TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
Method and route of administration
Oral use.
The tablets should be swallowed as is with a drink (eg water, milk, fruit juice).
In addition, if your child has a fever greater than 38.5 ° C, you can improve the effectiveness of the drug treatment by:
· discover your child,
· make the drink,
· do not leave your child in a place too hot.
Frequency of Administration
Systematic catches help to avoid oscillations of pain or fever.
· In adults and children over 15 years of age, they must be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
Renal failure
In case of kidney disease (kidney failure), the minimum interval between 2 doses should be modified according to your renal function according to the following table:
Creatinine clearance | Interval of administration |
cl ≥ 50 mL / min | 4 hours |
cl 10-50 mL / min | 6 hours |
cl <10 mL / min | 8 hours |
The total dose of paracetamol should not exceed 3 g / day, ie 3 tablets.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment is limited:
· to 5 days in case of pain,
· at 3 days in case of fever.
If the pain persists more than 5 days or the fever more than 3 days, if they worsen, do not continue treatment without the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more EFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets than you should
In case of overdose or accidental poisoning, notify a doctor immediately.
If you forget to take EFFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you stop taking EFFERALGAN 1000 mg, film-coated tablet
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
· In some rare cases, it is possible that a rash or reddening or allergic reaction can occur, which can be manifested by a sudden swelling of the face and neck or by a sudden discomfort with drop in blood pressure. Immediately stop treatment , tell your doctor and never take any medicines containing paracetamol.
· In some rare cases, severe skin reactions have been reported. Immediately stop treatment, tell your doctor and never take any medicines containing paracetamol.
· Exceptionally, biological changes requiring blood check have been observed: liver function disorders, abnormally low levels of certain white blood cells or certain blood cells such as platelets which can result in nosebleeds or gums. In this case, consult a doctor.
· Cases of diarrhea, abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes, increased or decreased INR have been reported.
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE EFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablet?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
No special storage conditions.
Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What EFERALGAN 1000 mg contains, film-coated tablets
· The active substance is:
Paracetamol................................................. .................................................. .............. 1000 mg
For a film-coated tablet.
· The other components are:
Core :
Hydroxypropylcellullose, croscarmellose sodium, glycerol behenate, magnesium stearate, anhydrous colloidal silica.
Laminating:
OPADRY OY-S-38901: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), propylene glycol.
What is EFERALGAN 1000 mg film-coated tablets and contents of the pack
This drug is in the form of film-coated tablet. Box of 8 or 100 tablets
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FEVER:
The normal temperature of the body varies from person to person and is between 36.5 ° C and 37.5 ° C. A rise in temperature above 38 ° C may be considered a fever.
This medication is intended for adults and children from 50 kg (from about 15 years).
If the disorders that the fever causes are too troublesome, you can take this drug that contains paracetamol in accordance with the indicated dosages.
To avoid any risk of dehydration, consider drinking frequently.
With this medication, the fever should drop rapidly. However :
· if other unusual signs appear,
· if the fever persists for more than 3 days or if it worsens,
· if the headache becomes violent, or in case of vomiting.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
WHAT TO DO IF PAIN:
The intensity of the perception of pain and the ability to resist it vary from person to person.
· If there is no improvement after 5 days of treatment,
· if the pain is violent, unexpected and occurs suddenly (including severe pain in the chest) and / or reverses regularly,
· if accompanied by other signs such as general malaise, fever, unusual swelling of the painful area, decreased strength in a limb,
· if it wakes you up at night.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
Analgesic and antipyretic
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EFFERALGAN 1 g: tablet; box of 8.
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