Commonly used efferalgan concentrations

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Efferalgan's main active ingredient is paracetamol. The drug has antipyretic, analgesic effect and is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of fever, headache, muscle aches, toothache, menstrual pain, ... from mild to moderate. Currently on the market there are different concentrations of Efferalgan. Depending on each patient, the doctor may be assigned to use Efferalgan with the appropriate strength.

1. Efferalgan contents

Efferalgan contains the active ingredient paracetamol. Efferalgan drug has antipyretic, analgesic effect and is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of fever, headache, muscle aches, toothache, menstrual pain, ... from mild to moderate. Depending on each patient, Efferalgan may be prescribed in different doses. Currently, on the market, there are different types of Efferalgan and the following strengths:
Effervescent tablets: 500mg, 1000mg. Anal tablets: With concentrations of paracetamol 80mg, 150mg, 300mg. Effervescent powder form: 80mg, 150mg, 250mg content. Besides the above drug forms, some types of Efferalgan are a combination of paracetamol with some other active ingredients such as vitamin C, codeine to increase the effectiveness of paracetamol.

2. Dosage of Efferalgan

Adults: Oral: 325 to 650mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed or 1g every 6 hours as needed; Maximum dose: 4g/day. Children: Dosage by weight: Dose 10 to 15 mg/kg/time every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not to exceed 5 doses in 24 hours. The maximum daily dose is 75mg/kg/day, not more than 4g/day

3. Notes when using Efferalgan

G6PD deficiency: Use with caution in patients with known G6PD deficiency. Hepatic impairment: Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment or active liver disease. The use of IV preparations is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment or severe liver disease. Hypovolaemia: Use caution when administering intravenous preparations to patients with severe hypovolemia (eg, due to dehydration or blood loss). Patients should contact their doctor if symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, redness or swelling in the painful area, fever persists for more than 3 days, or pain persists. When treating sore throat in children, if the sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, or is accompanied by fever, rash, headache, nausea or vomiting, it is necessary to contact a doctor immediately to detect the cause as soon as possible. . In summary, Efferalgan has many different types such as Efferalgan dosage 80mg, Efferalgan dosage 150mg, Efferalgan dosage 250mg, Efferalgan dosage 500mg,... Fit. Patients need to follow the correct dosage and instructions to ensure safety and effectiveness when taking Efferalgan.

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