The drug "Tempalgin" describes the instructions for use as an effective and effective sedative and painkiller, with a quick effect on the body. The main active ingredient of this drug, metamizole sodium, has a pronounced analgesic effect and the ability to enter the bloodstream from the digestive tract quite quickly. The maximum possible concentration of a substance in the patient’s blood is observed already after 1.5-2 hours after taking the drug.
The second active component of the drug "Tempalgin", the composition of which contains several active substances, is called tempidone. Its action is aimed at reducing motor activity, normalizing blood pressure in the patient, as well as eliminating fears and anxieties. The combined action of the two components allows you to make the drug as effective as possible in the following cases:
- Migraine and headache of any origin;
- Toothache (including acute);
- Neuralgia;
- Hepatic colic (as well as intestinal or renal);
- Postoperative pain;
- Pain syndrome caused by a diagnostic intervention in the body;
- Arthralgia.
The drug "Tempalgin": dosage and method of use.
Since the drug Tempalgin describes the instructions for use as being able to help with acute pain that arose suddenly, it can also be taken on its own, without consulting a doctor, but in relatively small doses. So, with acute toothache or headache, it is recommended to take a whole tablet (or half), depending on the individual characteristics of the body, as well as the weight of the patient. It is not advisable to take more than one tablet, as this can lead to the development of symptoms of an overdose.
The drug is administered orally to the body, can be taken both before meals and after. The tablet must be washed down with a sufficiently large amount of liquid that does not contain gases.
Overdose and side effects.
As already mentioned above, tempalgin is a fairly potent substance, therefore, overdose due to excessive use of the drug is possible when taking it. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of the drug Tempalgin, the instructions for use for which contain sufficiently detailed recommendations on this subject.
The most severe consequences of an overdose of a drug are reactions from the central nervous system. In particular, they can be increased drowsiness, inhibited reactions, changes in consciousness, the appearance of hallucinations. Similar effects occur even with a small overdose caused by incorrect calculation of the required dose. Therefore, the tempalgin annotation to the drug is recommended to be used sparingly. If you are first resorting to this drug, it will be preferable to start taking with half a tablet to avoid possible manifestations of an overdose.
Side effects that occur when taking tempalgin are the same as with an overdose, only less pronounced. Also possible reactions from the digestive tract, as well as the stomach in the form of nausea, vomiting and heartburn.
When the severe symptoms described above appear as a result of using the Tempalgin preparation, the instructions for use advise you to wash the stomach, as well as take activated charcoal or any other similar absorbent. In some cases, it is advisable to resort to qualified medical care, especially in cases of strong reactions from the central nervous system of the patient.