Flogar Fever&Pain 120mg/5ml Paracetamol Oral Solution 120ml

Flogar Fever & Pain is an oral solution based on Paracetamol.

Therapeutic indications

Flogar Fever & Pain is used:

• As antipyretic: symptomatic treatment of febrile diseases such as flu, exanthematous diseases, acute respiratory tract diseases, etc.
• As an analgesic: headaches, neuralgia, myalgia and other painful manifestations of medium entity, of various origins.

Dosage and Posology

A measuring cup is attached to the package with level marks corresponding to the capacity of 2.5 ml; 5 ml; 10 ml. Administer according to the following doses:

• Children under one year: 1 dose of 2.5 ml every 4-6 hours
• Children from 1 to 4 years: 1 dose of 2.5 ml or 1 dose of 5 ml every 4-6 hours.
• Children over 4 years: 1 dose of 5ml or 1 dose of 10ml every 4-6 hours.
• Adults: 1 dose of 10 ml every 4 hours

Overdose

In case of accidental intake of very high doses, acute intoxication is manifested by anorexia, nausea and vomiting followed by profound deterioration of the general condition. In case of overdose (doses higher than 6 g / day), paracetamol can cause hepatic cytolysis which can evolve towards massive and irreversible necrosis. The measures to be adopted consist of early gastric emptying and hospitalization for appropriate treatment.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
• Paracetamol products are contraindicated in patients with severe haemolytic anemia.
• Severe hepatocellular insufficiency.

Side effects

Skin reactions of various types and severities have been reported with the use of paracetamol including cases of erythema multiforme, Stevens Johnson syndrome and epidermal necrolysis. Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema, laryngeal edema, anaphylactic shock have been reported. In addition, the following undesirable effects have been reported: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, anemia, agranulocytosis, liver function abnormalities and hepatitis, kidney disorders (acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, haematuria, anuria), gastrointestinal reactions and dizziness.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Although clinical studies in pregnant or lactating patients have not shown particular contraindications to the use of paracetamol or caused unwanted effects affecting the mother or child, it is recommended to administer the product only in cases of real need and under the direct supervision of the Doctor. .

Special warnings

In rare cases of allergic reactions, administration should be discontinued and appropriate treatment instituted. Use with caution in subjects with glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency. High or prolonged doses of the product can cause high-risk liver disease and even serious changes in the kidney and blood.

Administer with caution in subjects with renal or hepatic insufficiency. During treatment with paracetamol, before taking any other drug, check that it does not contain the same active ingredient, as serious adverse reactions can occur if paracetamol is taken in high doses. Instruct the patient to contact the physician before associating any other medication. The product contains 42 g sucrose: this should be taken into account in diabetic patients and in patients who follow low-calorie diets.

When the product is taken according to the recommended doses, 1 measuring spoon of 10 ml contains 3.5 g of sucrose. The medicine is not suitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrose-isomaltase deficiency. The product also contains methyl p-hydroxybenzoate and propyl phydroxybenzoate. These substances can cause allergic reactions, which can be of the delayed type. After a short period of treatment without noticeable results, consult your doctor. Do not administer for more than 3 consecutive days without consulting your doctor

Expiry and Retention

Shelf life after first opening the bottle: 12 months. Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Warning: do not use Flogar Fever & Pain after the expiry date stated on the package

Composition

100 ml of Flogar Fever & Pain contain:

Active principle

Paracetamol 2.4 g

Excipients

Sucrose, macrogol 6000, sodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid, sodium saccharin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, strawberry / mandarin flavor, purified water.