What is ‘Efferalgan 500mg’?
Efferalgan 500mg drug whose main ingredient is Paracetamol is used to treat pain and / or fever such as headache, flu-like condition, toothache, muscle aches.
Ingredients of ‘Efferalgan 500mg’
Main active ingredient: Paracetamol
Drugs: Analgesics, antipyretics, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Medicines to treat gout and osteoarthritis
Drug form and content: Box of 4 blisters x 4 tablets, effervescent tablets, 500mg
Benefits of ‘Efferalgan 500mg’: Efferalgan 500Mg is used to treat pain and / or fever such as headache, flu-like conditions, toothache, muscle aches.
Dosage of ‘Efferalgan 500mg’
Usage: Efferalgan 500Mg orally. Completely dissolve the oral tablet in 1 large glass of water and drink
Dosage: If your child has a fever above 38.5 degrees C, take the following steps to increase the effectiveness of Efferalgan 500Mg.
- Take off children's clothes
- Give your child more fluids
- Do not leave children in too hot areas-
- If necessary, bathe the child with warm water, 2 degrees C lower than the child's body temperature
Each time using Efferalgan 500Mg 4 hours apart, use no more than 4g / day.
- Do not take paracetamol for self-treatment for pain for more than 10 days in adults or for more than 5 days in children, unless directed by a physician, as such severe and prolonged pain could be a sign of a condition. Pathology requires a physician to diagnose and supervise treatment.
- Do not use Efferalgan 500Mg for adults and children to self-treat a fever higher than 39.5 degrees C, fever lasting for more than 3 days or recurrent fever, unless directed by a physician, as such fever may be signs of a serious illness need to be diagnosed quickly by a physician.
To minimize the risk of overdose, children should not exceed 5 doses of Efferalgan 500Mg for pain relief or fever reduction within 24 hours, unless directed by a physician.
- For pain relief or fever reduction for adults and children over 11 years old, the dose of Efferalgan 500Mg commonly used or inserted into the rectum is 325 - 650 mg, every 4-6 hours as needed but not more than 4 g a day. , a one-time dose greater than 1g may be helpful for pain relief in some patients.
- To relieve pain or reduce fever, children can drink or insert into the rectum every 4-6 hours as needed: children 1-2 years, 120 mg, children 4-11 months, 80 mg; and children up to 3 months of age, 40 mg.
The rectal dose for children under 2 years old depends on each pediatric patient.
The usual oral dose of Efferalgan 500Mg, in the form of a 650 mg extended-release tablet, for pain relief in adults and children 12 years and older is 1.3 g every 8 hours as needed, no more than 3, 9 g per day. Extended-release paracetamol tablets, should not be crushed, chewed, or dissolved in liquid.
What to do when overdose?
In an emergency, immediately call the Emergency Center 115 or go to the nearest local Medical station.
What to do when you forget the dose?
If you forget to take a dose of Efferalgan 500Mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose of Efferalgan 500Mg at the time as planned. Do not take twice the prescribed dose of Efferalgan 500Mg
Side effects of ‘Efferalgan 500mg’: Please see the detailed information on the instruction sheet in the package or consult your pharmacist or doctor.
Note of ‘Efferalgan 500mg’
Use caution when using
- To avoid an overdose of Efferalgan 500Mg, pay attention that the ingredients of the drug used in combination do not contain Paracetamol.
Drug interactions
- Avoid alcohol when taking Efferalgan 500Mg, do not use with other drugs containing Paracetamol.
Specification: Box of 4 blisters x 4 capsules
Manufacturer: BRISTOL
Country of Origin: FRANCE
All information above is for reference only. The use of the drug must follow the instructions of a specialist.
