Apap 500 mg x 50 tablets

Apap 500 mg, 50 tablets

When do we use the drug Apap?

Pain of various etiologies: headache, muscle pain, toothache, neuralgia, menstrual pain.

Fever, such as in the course of a cold or flu.

What is the composition of the drug Apap?

One film-coated tablet contains:

Paracetamolum (paracetamol) 500.0 mg.

What are the contraindications to the use of Apap drug?

Use of MAO inhibitors and the period up to 2 weeks after their withdrawal. Congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and methemoglobin reductase. Do not use in children under 12 years of age.

Apap - what side effects may occur?

Liver and biliary tract disorders: acute liver damage usually occurring as a result of overdose;

Gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting, digestive disorders;

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: urticaria, erythema, rash, pigmentary purpura; Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity reactions to the drug, anaphylactic shock;

Blood and lymphatic system disorders: agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia.

Apap - dosage of the drug

Adults: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day (maximum 8 tablets per day).

Children over 12 years: 1 tablet 3 to 4 times a day.

Observe at least a 4-hour interval between doses.

Apap - what precautions should be taken?

The drug contains paracetamol. Due to the risk of overdose, check whether other medications you are taking contain paracetamol. The use of the preparation by people with liver failure, alcohol abuse and starvation poses a risk of liver damage. Use with caution in people with liver failure, kidney failure and bronchial asthma. Do not drink alcohol while taking the product.

Taking the drug Apap during pregnancy

Animal studies have shown no risk to the fetus, however, the results of controlled studies in pregnant women are unknown.

Paracetamol permeates into breast milk in the amount of 0.1% to 1.85% of the dose taken by the mother. Like other drugs, paracetamol can be used during pregnancy and lactation if definitely necessary.