Dalsydol sachets for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and feverish conditions in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
Contains 12 sachets of oral suspension.
It is a medicine in oral suspension sachets made with ibuprofen, an active ingredient that works by reducing pain and fever. It is therefore used for the symptomatic relief of occasional mild or moderate pain, such as headache, dental pain, menstrual pain, muscle pain (contractures) or back pain (lumbago), as well as for the treatment of febrile states.
It comes in a format of 12 sachets.
This medicine is for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age and weighing more than 40 kg.
The recommended dose of Dalsydol sachets varies according to the patient's weight and age:
Do not use Dalsydol Oral Suspension 400 mg:
As with all medicines, Dalsydol sachets may cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. In this case,the incidence of side effects is lower in short courses of treatment and if the daily dose is below the maximum recommended dose.
Specifically, the following common adverse effects have been observed (which refer to short-term use of maximum daily doses of 1200 mg): gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in elderly patients.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, dyspepsia (disorder of gastrointestinal secretion or motility), constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, blood in stools, vomiting of blood, dizziness or feeling unsteady, fatigue have also been observed.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medicine if you have any of the following conditions:
If you have oedema (fluid retention).
If youhave or have ever had a heart disorder or high blood pressure.
If you have asthma or any other breathing disorder.
If you are being treated with this medicine, as it may mask fever, which is an important sign of infection, making it difficult to diagnose.
If you have kidney or liver disease, are over 60 years old, or need to take the medicine for a long time (more than 1 to 2 weeks).
If you have had or develop an ulcer, bleeding or perforation in the stomach or duodenum.
If you are also taking medicines that affect blood clotting, such as oral anticoagulants, antiplatelet medicines such as acetylsalicylic acid.
If you suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, as ibuprofen-type medicines may worsen these conditions.
If you are being treated with diuretics. In this case, your doctor must monitor your kidney function.
If you suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus, as aseptic meningitis may occur.
If you suffer from acute intermittent porphyria, to assess whether or not you should be treated with ibuprofen.
Your doctor will monitor you more closely if you receive ibuprofen after major surgery.
The active substance in this medicine is ibuprofen. Each sachet of Dalsydol contains 400 mg of ibuprofen. The other excipients are: sodium benzoate (E-211), glycerol 99.5% (E-422), liquid maltitol (E-965), xanthan gum, saccharin sodium (E-954), anhydrous citric acid, sodium citrate (E-331), sodium chloride, thaumatin, hypromellose 15, strawberry flavouring and purified water.
It is important to always take the smallest dose that relieves the pain and not to take the medicine longer than necessary to control your symptoms. If you suffer from headaches after prolonged treatment you should not take higher doses of the medicine.
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor without delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Dalsydol sachets at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.