Paracetamol belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics and antipyretics .
It is a medicine formulated with 650 mg of paracetamol, an active substance effective in reducing pain and fever. It is therefore used for the symptomatic relief of fever and occasional mild to moderate pain in people over 15 years of age and over 12 kg body weight.
It comes in a pack of 20 tablets.
Suitable for use inadults and adolescents aged 15 years and over and weighing more than 50 kg.
The tablets should be swallowed whole or broken in half, with the aid of a liquid, preferably water.
The recommended dose varies according to the weight and age of the patient:
For patients with other pathologies:
Do not use Paracetamol Combix Efg:
In case of allergy to paracetamol or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Like all medicines, Paracetamol Combix Efg650 mg may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In this case, the following effects have been observed:
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take paracetamol:
If you have liver problems, including those caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
If you have kidney problems.
If you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
If you suffer from anorexia, bulimia, cachexia or chronic malnutrition.
If you suffer from dehydration or hypovolaemia.
If you are taking a medicine to treat epilepsy.
If you have Gilbert's disease (also known as Meulengracht 's disease ).
If you have heart failure, respiratory failure or anaemia; in these situations, administration should be done under supervision and only for short periods.
If you suffer from asthma and are sensitive to acetylsalicylic acid.
The tablets are scored, which allows them to be broken in half to divide them into equal doses. Remember not to exceed the stated dose and always use the lowest effective dose. Remember not to take more than the maximum daily dose, as serious liver damage may occur.You should consult a doctor if fever worsens or does not improve or worsens after 3 days of treatment.In case of pain, consult a doctor if pain persists for 5 days.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, ask our team of expert pharmacists.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Paracetamol Combix Efg 650 mg at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.