Efferalgan (effervescent tablets) is included in the category of analgesics, antipyretics. Active ingredients - ascorbic acid, paracetamol.
Paracetamol, which is part of Efferalgan (UPSA), can inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins in the central nervous system, thus reducing body temperature (elevated) and relieving pain. Since this component does not irritate the mucous membrane, the drug is allowed for use by patients with gastrointestinal disorders, an ulcer in the stomach or duodenum.
Vitamin C strengthens the body's natural protective functions, accelerates recovery, improves the taste of the drug.
Efferalgan (UPSA) in the form of a hot solution for oral administration is well suited for patients experiencing difficulties in taking the tablet form, due to inflammatory processes in the oral mucosa.
The medication is prescribed to lower body temperature for various viral and bacterial infections, to relieve soreness in the joints and muscles, provoked by a flu, catarrhal disease. Efferalgan (UPSA) is effective in improving the condition after medical procedures or injuries. The drug is also used to relieve moderate or mild non-inflammatory pain (toothache, headache), especially in patients with gastric disorders.
In view of the fact that the absolute safety of using the drug in pregnant women has not been established, Efferalgan (UPSA) is allowed to be used on the recommendation of a doctor for a short period, in some cases only once.
The drug is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to its components, impaired renal and hepatic function of a severe nature, congenital absence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, blood diseases.
Efferalgan (UPSA). Instruction manual
The drug is pre-dissolved in water. For patients over fifteen years old, one or two tablets with a body weight of fifty kilograms or more are recommended per glass. If necessary, the reception is repeated after four hours. The maximum dose is no more than eight tablets per day.
Taking the medication, according to the instructions, as a rule, rarely causes side effects, and they have a slight degree of severity. Possible nausea, itching, hives, rashes on the skin. If negative manifestations are detected, you should stop taking the drug and consult a specialist.
It is not recommended to take the drug with barbiturates, medicines containing paracetamol, antiepileptic drugs, chloramphenicol and rifampicin. The simultaneous use of Efferalgan with medicines that contain domperidone, metoclopramide, warfarin, or cholestyramine should be agreed with your doctor.
When taking exceeding the recommended dose of the drug, it is necessary to visit a specialist, even if the patient feels well. Signs of poisoning in some cases appear after a few days. Paracetamol in high doses provokes increased sweating, stomach pain. In such cases, it is necessary to induce vomiting, take activated charcoal, call a doctor.
During therapy, you should stop drinking alcohol. The medication is not recommended for taking more than three days as an antipyretic, more than five as a painkiller.
In the absence of the desired result, consult a specialist.
Caution should be exercised in treating patients who are severely debilitated and emaciated, as well as prone to alcoholism.
The drug is not recommended for patients with diabetes.
The medication does not affect the ability to work with equipment and mechanisms, to manage transport, to concentrate.