Paracetamol Spirig HC Filmtabl 500 mg 20 pcs

What is Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 and when is it used?

Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 contains the active ingredient paracetamol, which has a pain-relieving and fever-reducing effect.

Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 is used for the short-term treatment of headaches, toothaches, pain in the area of ??joints and ligaments, back pain, pain during menstruation, pain after injuries (e.g . Sports injuries), pain from colds and fever.

What should be considered?

Like all fever and painkillers, Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 should not be used for more than 5 days without a doctor's prescription or for more than 3 days in the case of fever. For children up to 12 years of age, the maximum continuous use without medical consultation is 3 days.Painkillers should not be taken regularly over a long period of time without medical supervision. Prolonged pain requires medical evaluation.

High fever or a worsening of the condition in children requires early medical consultation.

To prevent the risk of overdose, it should be ensured that other medications administered do not contain paracetamol.

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

It should also be borne in mind that the long-term use of painkillers in turn contributes to this headaches may persist.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 Spirig HC 500 not be taken?

Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 should not be taken in the following cases:

• If you are hypersensitive to the active ingredient paracetamol. Such hypersensitivity manifests itself e.g. through asthma, shortness of breath, circulatory problems, swelling of the skin and mucous membranes or skin rashes (urticaria);Severe liver diseases;In the case of alcohol overconsumption;In the case of a hereditary liver disorder (so-called Meulengracht disease).

When should you be careful when taking Paracetamol Spirig HC 500?2>

If you have kidney or liver diseases or if you have a "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency" (rare hereditary disease of the red blood cells), you should consult your doctor before taking it.Also tell your doctor if you are also taking blood-thinning medication or certain medicines to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin, isoniazid), epilepsy (phenytoin, car bamazepin), gout (probenecid), elevated blood fat levels (cholestyramine) or HIV infections (zidovudine).Caution is also required when using drugs containing the active ingredients chloramphenicol, salicylamide or phenobarbital at the same time.Your doctor must also be informed if you are using an antibiotic with the active ingredient flucloxacillin at the same time, as there is an increased risk of acidosis of the blood (metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap). Close medical monitoring is recommended to detect the occurrence of metabolic acidosis.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 is advised when taking Paracetamol Spirig HC 500.

In the event of a lack of fluids and reduced blood levels, caution is advised when taking Paracetamol Spirig HC. In the event of a severe infection (e.g. blood poisoning), caution should also be exercised when using Paracetamol Spirig HC 500.Individuals who are hypersensitive to painkillers or rheumatism drugs can also switch to paracetamolreact sensitively (see «What side effects can Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 have?»).Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake or use external medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

May Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

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

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or ask your doctor, pharmacist (or druggist) or doctor, pharmacist (or druggist) for advice.

How do you use Paracetamol Spirig HC 500?

Do not administer single doses of the film-coated tablets more frequently than indicated. The specified maximum daily dose must not be exceeded. Do not use in children under 9 years.Adults and children over 12 years (over 40 kg): 1-2 tablets as a single dose, wait 4-8 hours before the next dose. The maximum dose per day is 8 tablets (= 4 g paracetamol).

Children 30-40 kg (9-12 years): 1 tablet as a single dose, wait 6-8 hours before taking the next dose. The maximum dose per day is 4 tablets (= 2 g paracetamol).

Take the tablets with some liquid.

The embossed notch (decorative groove) is not intended to divide the tablet or to halve the dose.

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

What side effects can Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Paracetamol Spirig HC 500:

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10' 000 users)

In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions such as itching, swelling of the skin and mucous membranes or rashes up to severe skin reactions (very rare) and nausea can occur. Furthermore, shortness of breath or asthma may occur, especially if these side effects have also been observed previously with the use of acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If signs of a hypersensitivity reaction or bruising/bleeding occur, the drug should be discontinued and the doctor consulted. Very rarely, changes in the blood count have been observed, such as a reduced number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia) or a severe reduction in the number of certain white blood cells (agranulocytosis).If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist (or druggist). This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be taken into account?

The medicine may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15 - 25 °C). Keep in the original packaging.

Keep out of the reach of children.Further information

In the event of uncontrolled intake (overdose), consult a doctor immediately. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and/or a general feeling of illness can be an indication of an overdose, but only occur several hours to a day after ingestion.An overdose can cause very severe liver damageng.

Medicines containing the active ingredient paracetamol must not be administered to children who have accidentally consumed alcohol.

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

What does Paracetamol Spirig HC 500 contain?Active ingredients

The active ingredient is paracetamol. Each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg paracetamol.

Excipients

Pregelatinized starch, corn starch, povidone K20, stearic acid, talc, hypromellose, titanium dioxide E171, macrogol/PEG 400.

Authorization number

63235 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get it Paracetamol Spirig HC 500? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription.

Blister packs with 100 film-coated tablets (with decorative groove).

Plastic bottles with 100 film-coated tablets (with decorative groove).

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

Blister packs with 20 film-coated tablets.

Authorization holder

Spirig HealthCare AG, 4622 Egerkingen.This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in February 2019.