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Alca-C: Effective Relief for Cold Symptoms
Alca-C: Effective Relief for Cold Symptoms

Alca-C: Effective Relief for Cold Symptoms

Alca-C Brausetabl Ds 10 Stk

Alca-C is an analgesic and fever reducer that provides effective relief for cold symptoms. It contains calcium carbasalate and is ideal for short-term treatment of fever and pain associated with colds.
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  • Brand: MELISANA AG
  • Product Code: 515514
  • ATC-code N02BA65
  • EAN 7680331240158
Amount in a pack. 10
Storage temp. min 15 / max 25 ℃
Cold symptoms Pain relief Analgesics Fever reduction Analgesic

Description

AIca-C contains the active ingredient calcium carbasalate. This has a pain-relieving and fever-reducing effect. AIca-C is used in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 and weighing more than 40 kg for the short-term symptomatic treatment (maximum 3 days) of fever and/or pain associated with colds.

Adolescents from 12 years of age and heavier than 40 kg only with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line drug (see «When should caution be taken when taking Alca-C?»).

The addition of ascorbic acid covers the increased need for vitamin C in colds and supports the body's defense mechanisms.

Swissmedic-approved patient information

Alca-C®

Melisana AG

What is Alca-C and when is it used?

AIca-C contains the active ingredient calcium carbasalate. This has a pain-relieving and fever-reducing effect. AIca-C is used in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 and weighing more than 40 kg for the short-term symptomatic treatment (maximum 3 days) of fever and/or pain associated with colds.

Adolescents from 12 years of age and heavier than 40 kg only with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line drug (see «When should caution be taken when taking Alca-C?»).

The addition of ascorbic acid covers the increased need for vitamin C in colds and supports the body's defense mechanisms.

What should be considered?

Like all fever and painkillers, Alca-C should also be used for a maximum of 3 days without a doctor's prescription.

Painkillers should not be taken regularly over a long period of time without medical supervision. Pain that lasts longer requires a medical evaluation.

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

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

Long-term use of painkillers, especially when taking a combination of several painkillers, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure.

When must Alca-C not be used?

You must not use AIca-C in the following cases:

  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have had shortness of breath or allergy-like skin reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other pain or rheumatism medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
  • if you are pregnant are or are breastfeeding (see also the chapter «Can Alca-C be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?»);
  • if you suffer from a stomach and/or duodenal ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding have:
  • in chronic intestinal inflammation (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis);
  • in severe impairment of liver or kidney function;
  • in severe heart failure:
  • in conditions with an increased risk of bleeding (e.g. menstrual periods or injuries).
  • if you have a pathologically increased tendency to bleed;
  • if you are simultaneously taking methotrexate in a dose of more than 15 mg per week;
  • for children under the age of 12.

When should caution be taken when taking Alca-C?

Adolescents from the age of 12 with fever, influenza, chickenpox or other viral diseases may only take Alca-C as a second-line drug on the doctor's instructions. If these diseases lead to disturbances of consciousness with severe vomiting or after they have subsided, the doctor should be consulted immediately.

AIca-C effervescent tablets contain sodium and should not be taken for long periods by patients who have to follow a low-salt diet.

Alca C may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when taken with alcohol. In addition, bleeding can take longer to stop.

Alca-C can increase the risk of bleeding when taking cortisone preparations or drugs from the group of so-called serotonin reuptake inhibitors for depression.

Careful monitoring is necessary if the kidneys and/or liver are already damaged.

For chronic or recurring gastrointestinal problems and asthma, hives, nasal polyps, a rare hereditary disease of the red blood cells, the so-called "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency", liver and/or kidney diseases, kidney stones, Cardiovascular diseases and treatment with anticoagulants (“blood thinners”) should only be taken according to the doctor’s strict instructions.

With simultaneous and prolonged use of AIca-C, the effect of cortisone preparations, blood thinners, anticonvulsants (antiepileptics), lithium preparations against depression and blood sugar-lowering tablets can be increased. The effect of gout medicines (Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone) and medicines for high blood pressure can be reduced. The use of anti-rheumatic drugs or methotrexate (which is taken, for example, for chronic polyarthritis) may result in an increase in the undesirable effects.

Serious skin reactions have been reported in connection with treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The highest risk of such reactions appears to be at the beginning of therapy. If you develop a skin rash, including fever, lesions on the mucous membranes, blisters or other signs of allergy, you should stop treatment with Alca-C and seek medical attention immediately, as these can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction (see section «What side effects can Alca-C have?»).

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist resp. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!)!

The doctor or dentist or to ask or inform the doctor or dentist.

Can Alca-C be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Pregnancy

You should take Alca-C Do not take C unless clearly necessary and directed by a doctor. If taken during the first 6 months of pregnancy, the dose should be kept as low and the duration of treatment as short as possible. Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from the 20th week of pregnancy can harm your unborn child. If you have to take NSAIDs for more than 2 days, your doctor may need to monitor the amount of amniotic fluid in the womb and the fetal heart.

Alca-C should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Alca-C should not be taken while breastfeeding. If it is necessary to take Alca-C, breastfeeding should be avoided and the infant switched to bottle feeding.

How do you use Alca-C?

Adults and adolescents over 12 years and over 40 kg:

1 -Dissolve 2 effervescent tablets in plenty of liquid (200-300ml of water or tea) every 4-8 hours and take.

A daily dose of 7 effervescent tablets must not be exceeded.

Due to the dosage strength, Alca-C effervescent tablets are not suitable for use in children under the age of 12 and lighter than 40 kg.

Follow 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 AIca-C have?

Stomach problems and very often minor bleeding of the gastric mucosa can occur as side effects. Asthma, nausea, vomiting and indigestion are uncommon.

In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions such as swelling of the skin and mucous membranes or skin rashes or shortness of breath, drop in blood pressure and even shock can occur.

Headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), visual disturbances, hearing loss, confusional states, anemia due to iron deficiency, hypoglycaemia, disturbances in the acid-base balance, or kidney and liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal bleeding or gastrointestinal intestinal ulcers.

Rarely to very rarely, serious bleeding (e.g. cerebral bleeding) has been reported, especially in patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure and/or simultaneous treatment with "blood thinners" (anticoagulants), which in individual cases can possibly be life-threatening (see also « When should Alca-C not be used" and "When should caution be taken when taking Alca-C?").

Bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums and bleeding after surgery have been observed. Bleeding time may be prolonged.

Acute renal failure has also been reported. If signs of a hypersensitivity reaction occur, the drug should be discontinued and the doctor consulted. If the stool turns black, there is bloody vomiting, prolonged bleeding from wounds or heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding during treatment, the drug should be discontinued and the doctor consulted immediately.

Frequency not known: A serious skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur. Symptoms of DRESS include a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes and an increase in eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).

If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

In the event of uncontrolled intake (overdose), consult a doctor immediately. Ringing in the ears and/or sweating can be an indication of an overdose.

Keep medicines out of the reach of children!

The pack should be stored at room temperature (15-25°C) and protected from moisture.

The medicinal product can only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container.

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

What does Alca-C contain?

1 effervescent tablet contains active ingredients 528 mg calcium carbasalate corresponding to acetylsalicylic acid 415 mg and 250 mg vitamin C. Excipients: sodium saccharin, sodium cyclamate. Dye: carmine red (E 120). Aromatica: Vanillin and others as well as other excipients.

Approval number

33124 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Alca-C? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 10 and 20 effervescent tablets.

Authorization holder

Melisana AG, 8004 Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in December 2022.

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