Pain syndrome - this is the symptomatology that every person faces throughout his life. It is of varying intensity. Sometimes discomfort can be endured. But in some cases, the pain manifests itself so much that it becomes necessary to take the drug. An excellent tool that can relieve such discomfort is the medicine "Rapidol". The medication instruction provides a list of indications in which this tool is effective. So what is this medicine? Under what conditions should it be used and in what dosages?
Description of the drug
The medicine "Rapidol" is positioned as an analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This is a non-narcotic drug.
The medicine has the following properties:
- analgesic;
- antipyretic;
- anti-inflammatory (weak effect).
Thanks to these properties, the drug effectively eliminates headache, toothache. Often it is used for migraines. The medication is in demand in neurological, infectious and inflammatory diseases.
The tool is allowed for children. Therefore, the drug is often prescribed by pediatricians with teething in crumbs or feverish conditions.
The medicine after use is well absorbed and in full. It quickly has a beneficial effect. After 30-60 minutes, a person feels rid of discomfort. And the maximum concentration in the blood is observed after three hours. The drug has a long exposure. It remains active for 12 hours.
Can I use the product during pregnancy and lactation? There is no evidence of embryotoxic, mutagenic, or teratogenic effects . But resorting to this remedy in this category of women is allowed only on the recommendation of a doctor. Since only a doctor can weigh the possible risks to the baby.
The composition of the drug
The main substance that has all the above effects on the body is paracetamol. As you know, this is a non-narcotic component, acting mainly in the central nervous system. Antipyretic properties are provided by the effect in the hypothalamus on the thermoregulation center.
However, the anti-inflammatory effect is almost completely absent in the drug "Rapidol". The instruction indicates that this is due to the neutralization of paracetamol by cellular peroxidases in peripheral tissues.
In addition to the main component, the drug contains additional substances:
- crospovidone;
- polyacrylate dispersion;
- magnesium stearate;
- mannitol;
- aspartame;
- banana flavor;
- silicon dioxide.
Release Forms
The medicine is available in tablet form. However, there are several varieties of pills. Thus, Rapidol tablets can be:
- dispersed (pills are intended for dissolution in the oral cavity);
- prolonged.
In addition, for the convenience of patients, the manufacturer produces several types of medication, depending on the amount of active substance. However, this applies exclusively to dispersed pills.
A person can purchase tablets containing the active substance in the following amounts:
Sustained-release pills include 500 mg.
Indications for use
Basically, the drug "Rapidol" is prescribed to eliminate pain syndromes.
The use of this tool, according to the instructions, is justified in the following conditions:
- headache;
- myalgia;
- migraine;
- algodismenorea;
- Toothache
- neuralgia;
- pain syndrome resulting from trauma;
- fever after vaccination;
- otitis media;
- sinusitis;
- infectious ailments (ARVI, ARI);
- symptoms that occur when teething.
Contraindications
It is important to read the instructions before using the drug. After all, this drug contains contraindications.
The medication should not be taken by people who are diagnosed with:
- individual hypersensitivity;
- renal failure;
- phenylketonuria;
- congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
- liver failure.
Dosage for adults
How recommends taking the drug "Rapidol 250" instructions? Initially, it should be said that this tool should not be prescribed for yourself. After all, it can provoke a number of undesirable effects. Therefore, initially make sure that the tablets are right for you. For this, it is best to consult a doctor.
The instruction provides the following recommendations for treatment with this drug:
- The tablets are for oral use. They are recommended to dissolve.
- Take pills 1-2 hours after eating.
- It is important to observe a break between receptions at 4 hours.
- In the case of renal failure, the minimum interval between consumption is stretched to 8 hours. It is very important to observe it if Rapidol is prescribed.
- The dosage of the drug for adults is 500 mg. Thus, if you are taking Rapidol 250, then you need to drink 2 tablets.
- The maximum daily norm is 4 g of medication. Do not take this medication in a dose exceeding the permissible value, since unpleasant symptoms can be easily provoked.
- In case of fever or severe pain of Rapidol 250, the instruction recommends taking 4 tablets (1 g) at a time. Repeated intake also occurs after 4 hours.
Features for kids
How to take "Rapidol" for children? For children under 6 years of age, it is recommended to dissolve the tablet in 1 tbsp. l milk or water. It is undesirable to use juice, since such a mixture takes on a bitter aftertaste. Older children can, like adults, dissolve the pill.
Never use the medication for babies without consulting your doctor. The medicine is allowed to be used by infants from 3 months. The dosage is calculated taking into account the weight of the small patient. Do not forget that only a doctor can prescribe Rapidol medication for children.
The instruction gives the following recommended dosages:
- From 3 to 6 months (up to 7 kg), 1 pill (125 mg) is prescribed with an interval of 6 hours. The maximum daily dose is 3 tablets.
- From 6 to 18 months (7-10 kg) also take every 6 hours for 1 pc. (125 mg). But no more than 500 mg are allowed per day.
- From 18 months to 2 years (11-12 kg), it is recommended that children be given 125 mg with an interval of 4 hours. However, no more than 6 pills per day.
- From 2 to 7 years (13-20 kg). Such children are recommended to take 2 pills of 125 mg or one 250 mg with a break of 6 hours. The maximum dose is 1 g.
- From 6 to 10 years (21-25 kg). Usually, these babies are prescribed every 4 hours to take 2 pcs. (125 mg) or 1 pill (250 mg). The daily norm should not exceed 1.5 g.
- From 8 years to 13 (26-40 kg). Every 6 hours, the guys are given 2 tablets of 250 mg. Let's take 1 pill 500 mg. During the day, the dose used should not exceed 2 g.
- From 12 to 15 years old (41-50). Children are allowed to take 2 pills (250 mg) after 4 hours. The daily maximum dose is 3 g.
Side effects
Unfortunately, pharmacists have not yet invented such a tool that would never cause unwanted reactions. Therefore, you should definitely monitor your well-being while taking Rapidol. The instruction indicates the following adverse reactions:
- Allergic manifestations. The patient may experience a rash (even on the mucous membranes), skin itching, urticaria. Sometimes the appearance of Quincke edema, exudative erythema, epidermal necrolysis is possible.
- CNS The drug is able to provoke psychomotor agitation, dizziness, disrupt orientation in space.
- Digestive system. Some patients complain of nausea, pain in the epigastric zone. The activity of liver enzymes may increase, but jaundice does not develop. In rare cases, hepatonecrosis is possible.
- Endocrine system. Taking medication can lead to hypoglycemia. In rare cases, a hypoglycemic coma develops .
- Blood system. A person taking this medicine may experience anemia, sulfhemoglobinemia, and methemoglobinemia (cyanosis, shortness of breath, pain in the area of the heart). Sometimes, as a result of prolonged use of excessively high doses of the drug, extremely unpleasant conditions may appear that will lead to leukopenia, bleeding gums, neutropenia, nosebleeds.
- Urinary system. Such side effects are most often triggered by high doses. Patients may experience interstitial nephritis, renal colic, papillary necrosis.
In the event of such symptoms, it is necessary to immediately abandon therapy with this medicine.
Symptoms of an overdose
An unpleasant picture can be observed in an adult patient who has taken a single dose exceeding 10 g. In children, overdose symptoms are caused by the use of a drug in an amount of more than 150 mg / kg.
Signs indicating abuse of the drug:
- anorexia;
- abdominal pain;
- pale skin integument;
- vomiting, nausea.
This is how the toxic effect of paracetamol manifests itself. As a rule, similar symptoms develop in a patient during the first days after a high dose is taken. After 2-6 days, liver damage occurs. Sometimes this effect develops very quickly. The occurrence of liver failure is not ruled out.
It is important to promptly provide the patient with emergency care. This is done in the hospital by experienced doctors. Initially, the stomach is necessarily washed. Then determine the amount of paracetamol in the blood. The antidote is the drug "M-aceticysteine." It is taken orally or administered intravenously. It is important that such a procedure occurs within ten hours after taking Rapidol tablets. In addition, the patient needs symptomatic therapy.
Medication cost
Consider what is the price of the drug "Rapidol". In Ukraine, this medicine costs patients UAH 42.30. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible to purchase medicine in Russian pharmacies. Instead, people can buy a cheap analogue - the drug "Paracetamol":
- the cost of tablets (500 mg) varies from 2.6 to 5.84 rubles .;
- the price of children's suspension (200 mg) is in the range of 112-134 rubles.
Analogues of the drug
The original product can only be replaced after consulting a doctor. As emphasized above, a wonderful cheap analogue of Rapidol is Paracetamol.
In addition to it, pharmacists have developed many excellent products that have a similar effect on the body.
Effective analogues are medicines:
- "Panadol";
- Efferalgan;
- "Paralin 500";
- Maksikold;
- Saridon
- "Tsefekon D";
- Perfalgan.
Opinions about the medicine
About the drug "Rapidol" reviews of many parents are positive. Tablets are perfectly absorbed by the body. The necessary therapeutic effect can be observed after 10-20 minutes. Parents claim that absorbable tablets are much easier to give the child. They do not provoke problems during administration.
This property is also liked by adult patients. After all, the pill does not need to be drunk. Therefore, you can take it in any environment (for example, on the road).
In addition, such a drug compares favorably even with syrup, which after opening can only be stored for seven days. Rapidol tablets do not deteriorate for two years. It is very convenient to use them as needed.
However, there is an unpleasant moment associated with this medicine. Many patients note that it is rather inconvenient to take the drug every four hours.
Analyzing the reviews, we can conclude that some patients experience side effects. Most often, they are manifested by skin itching and rashes.