Paracetamol-Mepha Lactab 500 mg 20 pcs

What is Paracetamol-Mepha and when is it used?

Paracetamol-Mepha contains the active ingredient paracetamol. This has a pain-relieving and fever-reducing effect. Paracetamol-Mepha is used for the short-term treatment of headaches, toothache, joint and ligament pain, back pain, pain during menstruation, pain after injuries (e.g. sports injuries), pain from colds and fever.

What should be considered?

Paracetamol-Mepha should - like all fever and painkillers - not be used in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 for longer than 5 days without a doctor's prescription. The maximum duration of use for children from 6 to 12 years of age is 3 days without medical consultation.

Painkillers should not be taken regularly over a long period of time without medical supervision. Long-lasting pain or fever require a medical evaluation. Children with a high fever or a deterioration in their condition require early medical consultation.

The dosage specified or prescribed by the doctor must not be exceeded.

To reduce the risk of To prevent overdose, it should be ensured that other medicines being taken at the same time (e.g. other painkillers, medicines for fever or cold symptoms) do not contain paracetamol. Overdosing on acetaminophen can lead to severe liver damage.

It is also important to remember that long-term use of painkillers can itself contribute to persistent headaches.

Long-term use of Painkillers, especially when several painkillers are combined, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure.

When should Paracetamol-Mepha not be taken?

In the following cases, Paracetamol-Mepha not be used:

• In case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient paracetamol and related substances (e.g. propacetamol) or to one of the excipients (see «What does Paracetamol-Mepha contain?» ). Such hypersensitivity manifests itself, for example, in asthma, shortness of breath, circulatory problems, swelling of the skin and mucous membranes or skin rashes (nettle fever).
• Severe liver diseases (e.g. acute hepatitis; liver cirrhosis; ascites, i.e. accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity).
• If you have a hereditary liver disorder (so-called Meulengracht disease).
• If you overconsume alcohol.

When should caution be exercised when using Paracetamol-Mepha ?

In the following cases, you should consult your doctor before taking:

• if the liver or kidneys are already damaged;
• in a rare hereditary disease of the red blood cells, the so-called "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency";
• if you are taking medicines that affect the liver at the same time;
• if you have a severe infection (e.g. blood poisoning).
• if you are taking the following medicines:
  • blood-thinning medicines (e.g. Marcoumar);
  • Cholestyramine (medicine to lower blood lipids);
  • Chloramphenicol (medicine against infections);
  • Metoclopramide (medicine for nausea, vomiting);
  • phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine (medicines for epilepsy (seizures));
  • rifampicin, isoniazid (medicines for tuberculosis);
  • Probenecid (medicines for gout);
  • Salicylamide (medicine for pain and fever)
  • Zidovudine (medicine for HIV infection (AIDS)).

It is not advisable to take paracetamol and alcohol at the same time. The risk of liver damage increases particularly if there is no food intake at the same time.

In the case of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and severe emaciation, as well as chronic malnutrition, caution should be exercised when using Paracetamol-Mepha.

Caution is also required in the event of a lack of fluids and reduced amounts of blood.

Individuals who are hypersensitive to painkillers or antirheumatic drugs may also be hypersensitive to Paracetamol-Mepha (see «What side effects can Paracetamol-Mepha have?»). .

In very rare cases, paracetamol can cause severe skin reactions (see «What side effects can Paracetamol-Mepha have?»).

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist , pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• other medicines (also use ones you bought yourself!).

Can Paracetamol-Mepha be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

As a precautionary measure, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding if possible or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child with short-term use of the active substance paracetamol in the recommended dosage. Although paracetamol is found in breast milk, breastfeeding is allowed.

How do you use Paracetamol-Mepha?

Do not give single doses more frequently than every 4-6 hours.

The stated maximum daily dose must not be exceeded.

To relieve symptoms, you should always take the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

Swallow the film-coated tablets with a glass of liquid .

Adults and adolescents from the age of 12 and weighing more than 40 kg:

1-2 film-coated tablets Paracetamol-Mepha as needed up to 4 times within 24 hours. The maximum daily dose is 8 film-coated tablets Paracetamol-Mepha (= 4 g paracetamol / day).

Children weighing 30-40 kg (from 9-12 years):

1 film-coated tablet paracetamol -Mepha 500 mg as needed up to 4 times within 24 hours.

The maximum daily dose is 4 film-coated tablets Paracetamol-Mepha (= 2 g paracetamol / day).

Children from 22 -30 kg body weight (from 6-9 years):

½-1 film-coated tablet Paracetamol-Mepha 500 mg as needed up to 3 times within 24 hours.

The maximum daily dose is 3 film-coated tablets Paracetamol-Mepha (= 1.5 g paracetamol / day).

Children under 22 kg body weight (under 6 years):

Paracetamol-Mepha film-coated tablets are for children under 22 kg body weight (under 6 years) not suitable; Paracetamol suppositories are recommended for these.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Paracetamol-Mepha have?

Stop taking Paracetamol-Mepha and tell your doctor straight away if you experience one or more of the following symptoms, which may be signs of a rare allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction:

• Rash (including hives, itching), reddening of the skin, skin peeling, very rarely up to severe skin reactions;
• Swelling in the Gevision, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, blistering, mouth sores, nausea;
• wheezing, asthma, shortness of breath, shortness of breath, especially if this has happened before with the use of acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs);
• unexpected bruising or bleeding.

On rare occasions, changes in blood counts, such as a reduced number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia) or a severe reduction in the number of certain white blood cells (agranulocytosis).

If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else should be observed?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the end of the period marked "EXP" on the container Date are used.

Storage Instructions

Store in the original packaging and at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep out of the reach of children.

If the film-coated tablets are packed in plastic bottles, the bottle must be closed tightly after each film-coated tablet has been removed.

Unused content is six months after the first Discard opening the plastic bottle.

Further information

In the event of uncontrolled intake (overdose), seek medical help immediately, even if you do not yet have any symptoms. Because of the potential risk of very serious liver damage, prompt medical attention is critical. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite or a general feeling of illness can be an indication of an overdose, but only occur several hours to a day after ingestion.

Medicines containing the active ingredient paracetamol must not be given to children who are suffering from have inadvertently consumed alcohol.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Paracetamol-Mepha contain?

Active ingredients

Paracetamol.

Excipients

Tablet core: Pregelatinized cornstarch, hydroxypropylcellulose, talc, magnesium stearate.

Film-coating; Poly(vinyl alcohol), macrogol 3350, talc.

Authorization number

61402 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Paracetamol-Mepha? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription:

Paracetamol-Mepha 500 mg: blister pack of 20 film-coated tablets (divisible).

In pharmacies only with medical prescription:

Paracetamol-Mepha 500 mg: blister pack with 100 film-coated tablets (divisible).

Paracetamol-Mepha 500 mg: plastic bottle with 100 film-coated tablets (divisible).

Authorization holder

Mepha Pharma AG, Basel.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in March 2019.

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