{"product_id":"mexalen-500-mg-tablets","title":"Mexalen 500 mg tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexalen 500 mg tablets contain the active ingredient paracetamol, which relieves pain and reduces fever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexalen 500 mg tablets are used in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild to moderate pain (such as headache, toothache, period pain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFever and pain associated with colds and flu infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days, contact your doctor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexalen 500 mg tablets must not be taken:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from severe liver impairment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from a certain hereditary metabolic disorder (deficiency of glucose6-phosphate dehydrogenase)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are chronically alcoholic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby children under 6 years of age (see section 3 “How to take Mexalen 500 mg tablets?”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einteractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombination of paracetamol (the active substance in Mexalen 500 mg tablets) with: Possible interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines that have an effect on the liver due to their properties, such as: tuberculosis medicines (rifampicin) or medicines for epilepsy liver damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnticoagulants (“anticoagulants”) such as warfarin or fluindione The anticoagulant effect can be increased with prolonged use (more than a week).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain medicines for pain and fever (salicylamide) delay the elimination of paracetamol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain medicines for gout (Probenecid) The breakdown of paracetamol may be slowed down;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe dose of Mexalen 500 mg should therefore be reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain antibiotics = drugs against infections (chloramphenicol) The breakdown of the antibiotic can be delayed (increased side effects possible).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain medicines used to treat HIV infection (zidovudine) The tendency to have a reduced number of white blood cells (neutropenia) is increased.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMexalen should therefore only be taken concomitantly with zidovudine on medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain medicines for stomach ulcers (nizatidine) increased blood levels of paracetamol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain medicines for gastrointestinal complaints (cisapride) increase the availability of paracetamol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain medicines for epilepsy or depression (lamotrigine) reduced availability of lamotrigine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrugs that delay gastric emptying (e.g. propantheline) The absorption and onset of action of paracetamol can be delayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrugs that accelerate gastric emptying (e.g. metoclopramide) The absorption and onset of action of paracetamol can be accelerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain medicines used to lower high levels of fat in the blood (cholestyramine) Paracetamol absorption and effectiveness may be reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Liver damage (see section \"2. What you need to know before you take Mexalen 500 mg?\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffects on laboratory tests:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking paracetamol can affect laboratory tests such as uric acid tests and blood sugar tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Mexalen 500 mg tablets with food, drink and alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not drink alcohol while taking Mexalen 500 mg tablets.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaking it after meals may delay the onset of action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy and breast-feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, Mexalen 500 mg tablets can be taken during pregnancy after careful consideration of the risk\/benefit ratio.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYour doctor will therefore decide whether to use it during pregnancy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou should use the lowest dose that relieves your pain and\/or fever and you should use the medicine for the shortest possible time and not in combination with other medicines.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContact your doctor or midwife if the pain and\/or fever does not go away or you need to take the medicine more often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreast-feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacetamol passes into breast milk.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSince adverse consequences for the infant have not yet become known, it will not usually be necessary to interrupt breastfeeding.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, the dosage should be kept as low as possible and the duration of use should be kept as short as possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn principle, painkillers should be dosed as little as is necessary for a sufficient effect - in order to keep the risk of the occurrence of undesirable effects as small as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe time interval between two intakes should be at least 6 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the recommended dose is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults and adolescents from 12 years (and at least 43 kg body weight):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablet up to 4 times a day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The maximum daily dose of 4 tablets (equivalent to 2000 mg paracetamol) must not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren from the age of 6 up to the age of 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ tablet up to 3 times a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren under 6 years of age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexalen 500 mg tablets are not suitable for children under 6 years of age.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOther suitable dosage forms with a lower active ingredient content are available for them.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderly (65 years and older)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo specific dose adjustment is required based on age.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the case of underweight and organ dysfunction, please follow the relevant instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with liver dysfunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn patients with liver dysfunction and Gilbert's syndrome (an inherited disease), the dose must be reduced or the dose interval (= the interval between 2 doses) increased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with renal dysfunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the case of severe renal dysfunction, a dosing interval (= the interval between 2 intakes) of at least 8 hours must be observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType and duration of administration Take the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003etablets with sufficient liquid (preferably a glass of drinking water).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duration of use should be limited to the duration of the illness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the symptoms persist for more than 3 days, a doctor must be consulted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease in certain liver values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003echanges in blood counts (reduction in all blood cells, reduction in the number of blood platelets, or severe reduction in the number of certain white blood cells);\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecertain disorders of the red blood pigment (methaemoglobinemia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein sensitive people, asthma-like narrowing of the airways, hypersensitivity reactions ranging from simple reddening of the skin or urticaria (nettle rash) to a shock reaction with circulatory failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious inflammatory skin reactions with blistering such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide effects with frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliver damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskin 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