Paracetamol - 500mg paracetamol
Composition: Each tablet contains:
Active substance: 500mg paracetamol
Excipients: Maize Starch, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Gelatin, Propyl Hydroxybenzoate, Purified talc, Magnesium Stearate,
Sodium starch glycolate (type A) and purified water.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Analgesics and antipyretics. Anilids. (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Indications: For the relief of mild to moderate pain, including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat and dysmenorrhea.
For the symptomatic relief of rheumatic and muscular aches and pains, sciatica, fibrositis, lumbago, joint swelling and stiffness. For the symptomatic relief of
influenza, feverish colds and feverishness.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to paracetamol and painkillers intolerance
- Severe renal and hepatic disease
Dosage and administration:
The recommended single dose is 10-15mg/kg. Do not exceed a daily dose of 60 mg/kg. The appropriate interval between
doses depends on the pathology and the maximum daily dose.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, you must consult your doctor.
To reduce the risk of overdose, you cannot use other medicines containing paracetamol, together with TROGE® Paracetamol 500mg tablets.
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Weight / Age |
A single dose 500 mg Tablets |
The maximum daily dose of 500 mg tablets |
|
17kg-25kg (children 4-8 years old) |
½ tablet (= 250 mg paracetamol) |
2 tablets or tablets 4x½ (= 1000 mg paracetamol) |
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26-32 kg (children 8-11 years old) |
½ tablet (= 250 mg paracetamol) |
2 tablets or tablets 4x½ (= 1000 mg paracetamol) In exceptional cases, the daily dose of 3 tablets (6x½ tablets) with a minimum interval of 4hours (= 1500mg paracetamol) |
|
33-43 kg (children 11-12 years old) |
1 tablet (= 500 mg paracetamol) |
4 tablets (= 2000 mg paracetamol) |
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> 43kg (children and adolescents > 12 years old, adults) |
1-2 tablets (= Paracetamol 500-1000mg |
8 tablets (= 4000mg paracetamol) |
Storage conditions: Store in closed containers in a dry and cold place, protected from light and excessive heat, at a temperature not exceeding 25⁰C. Keep out of reach of children.
Prescription: Without prescription.
Packaging: 500 mg Tablets, 10 tablets in a blister, 20, 100 and 1000 tablets in the carton box along with insert-leaflet.
Manufacturer: Troge Medical GMBH, Germany.
See also: http://www.trogemedical.de/
