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DOLIPRANE 200MG SACHETS 12
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DOLIPRANE 200MG SACHETS 12

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DOLIPRANE 200MG SACHETS 12

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

Description DOLIPRANE 200MG SACHETS 12

Doliprane 200mg 12 sachets is indicated in case of pain and / or fever such as headache, flu-like conditions, dental pain, body aches.

What to do in case of fever ?

  • Keep the temperature of the house comfortable, between 18˚C and 21˚C.
  • Dress the child lightly, but avoid undressing them completely.
  • Give him to drink frequently (water, juice or milk) to maintain good hydration.
  • Do not give him a cold bath or rub him with alcohol.
  • Give him medicine.

Composition

  • Paracetamol 200 mg
  • Excipients: sodium benzoate, povidone K30, acetylated monoglycerides, titanium dioxide, saccharin, sucrose, orange flavor (water, maltodextrin, gum arabic, orange essential oil).

using advice

Dosage:

  • Child from 12 to 16kg : 1 sachet per intake, to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 sachets per day.

Pour the contents of the sachet into a glass then add a small amount of drink (e.g. water, milk, fruit juice), stir and drink immediately after.

Precautions for use

Contraindications:

  • Allergy to paracetamol, severe liver damage

Oral use

Read the instructions carefully.

Conditioning

Box of 12 sachets.

Warnings on pain relievers

Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

  • Please inform your online pharmacist of the treatments in progress in order to identify any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a personalized message field provided for this purpose.
  • Click here to find the leaflet for this medication on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 26/07/2017

Name of the medicinal product

DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose

Paracetamol

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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.

· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.

· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.

· If you experience any of the side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.

· You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 3 days in case of fever or 5 days in case of pain.

Do not use this medication for children.

What is in this leaflet?

1. What is DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose and in which cases is it used?

2. What should I know before taking DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

3. How to take DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

6. Package contents and other information.

1. WHAT IS DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet dose AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: OTHER ANALGESICS and ANTIPYRETICS - ATC code N02BE01

DOLIPRANE is an analgesic (calms the pain) and an antipyretic (lowers the fever).

The active substance of this drug is paracetamol.

It is used to treat pain and / or fever, for example in the case of headaches, flu-like symptoms, dental pain, body aches.

This presentation is reserved for the child from 11 to 25 kg (about 18 months to 10 years). Read the "Dosage" section carefully.

For children of different weights, there are other presentations of paracetamol with a more appropriate dosage. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

Do not give DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose:

· If your child is allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance (paracetamol) or to any of the other ingredients of DOLIPRANE. You will find the list of components in section 6,

· if your child has a serious liver disease.

This medicinal product contains paracetamol. Other medicines contain it.

Make sure you do not take any other medicines containing paracetamol, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Do not combine them , so as not to exceed the recommended daily dose.

( see "Posology " and "Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose")

Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

If your doctor has told you about an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Take special care with DOLIPRANE:

· If the pain persists more than 5 days , or fever more than 3 days , or if there is insufficient efficacy or any other signs, do not continue treatment without your doctor's advice.

· Taking paracetamol may cause liver function problems.

· You should seek the advice of your doctor before giving this medicine to your child:

o if he has a liver disease or a serious kidney disease,

o if he suffers from dehydration,

o suffering from chronic malnutrition, fasting, weight loss recently, AIDS or chronic viral hepatitis, suffering from chronic malnutrition, (genetic and hereditary disease, characterized in particular by serious respiratory infections), or if he is suffering from Gilbert's disease (a hereditary disease associated with an increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood),

o if your child is allergic to aspirin and / or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

· For information: the consumption of alcoholic beverages during the treatment is not recommended.

· In the event of recent withdrawal from chronic alcoholism, the risk of hepatic impairment is increased

· When administered to a child, the dose depends on the child's weight (see section "How to take DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?").

· In case of acute viral hepatitis, stop treatment and see your doctor.

Blood tests

Tell your doctor if you are giving DOLIPRANE to your child and should have a blood test because this medicine can affect the results of uric acid (blood uric acid) and sugar (blood sugar) levels.

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

children

Not applicable.

Other medicines and DOLIPRANE 200 mg, powder for oral solution in sachet-dose

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken or could take any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines.

Do not take other medicines containing paracetamol. You may be overdosed.

If your child is on an oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin or AVK), taking DOLIPRANE at maximum doses for more than 4 days requires enhanced monitoring of biological tests including INR. In this case, consult your doctor.

The effectiveness of paracetamol may be decreased if your child is taking chelating resins - a drug that lowers blood cholesterol levels (observe an interval of more than 2 hours between the 2 doses).

If your child is receiving paracetamol treatment with flucloxacillin (an antibiotic), your child may develop metabolic acidosis (too acidic blood to cause an increase in respiratory rate).

The toxicity of paracetamol can be increased, if your child takes:

· Potentially toxic drugs for the liver,

· drugs that promote the production of the toxic metabolite of paracetamol such as anti-epileptic drugs (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, topiramate),

· rifampicin (an antibiotic),

· at the same time alcohol.

DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose with alcohol

The consumption of alcoholic beverages during treatment is discouraged.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor for advice or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

This medicine may be used during pregnancy and lactation. Use the lowest dose to reduce your pain and / or fever for as short a time as possible and as often as possible. Contact your doctor or midwife if pain and / or fever does not decrease or if you need to take this medication more frequently during your pregnancy.

Fertility

It is possible that paracetamol may alter the fertility of women, reversibly upon cessation of treatment.

Sport

Not applicable.

Driving and using machines

Not applicable.

DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose contains a sugar (sucrose) and sodium.

· This medicine contains a sugar (sucrose) which breaks down into fructose and glucose. Its use is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases). If your doctor has already told you that your child has an intolerance to certain sugars, contact him before giving this medicine.

· This medicine contains sodium. The sodium content is less than 1 mmol per sachet-dose, ie without sodium.

3. HOW TO TAKE DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

Always take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.

This presentation is reserved for the child from 11 to 25 kg (about 18 months to 10 years).

For children of different weights, there are other presentations of paracetamol with a more appropriate dosage. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Dosage

The dosage of paracetamol depends on the weight of the child. The ages are mentioned for information purposes.

If you do not know the weight of the child, weigh it to give it the best dose.

Paracetamol exists in many dosages, allowing the treatment to be adapted to the weight of each child.

The recommended daily dose of paracetamol is approximately 60 mg / kg / day, starting at 4 or 6 times, ie approximately 15 mg / kg every 6 hours or 10 mg / kg every 4 hours .

Examples:

· For a child of 11 to 16 kg (approximately 18 months to 5 years): the usual dosage is 1 sachet per dose, to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 sachets per day.

· For a child between 17 and 20 kg (approximately 4 to 7 years): the usual dosage is 1 sachet per dose, to be renewed if necessary after 4 hours, not to exceed 6 sachets per day.

· For a child of 21 to 25 kg (approximately 6 to 10 years): the usual dosage is 2 sachets per dose, to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 8 sachets per day.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, ASK FOR ADVICE TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

If you feel that the effect of DOLIPRANE is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Method and route of administration

This medication is used orally.

Shake the sachet before use. You should pour the contents of the sachet into a glass and then add a small amount of drink (eg water, milk, fruit juice). Stir and have your child drink immediately afterwards.

In addition, if your child has a fever greater than 38.5 ° C, you can improve the effectiveness of the drug treatment by:

· Discover your child,

· make the drink,

· do not leave your child in a place too hot.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, ASK FOR ADVICE TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Frequency of Administration

Regular intakes prevent oscillations of pain or fever:

· the catch should be evenly spaced, including at night, preferably 6 hours and at least 4 hours (refer to the section "Dosage"),

· if your child has a serious kidney disease (severe kidney failure), you should wait at least 8 hours between each bag.

Duration of treatment

Except for medical advice, the duration of treatment is limited:

· at 5 days in case of pain,

· at 3 days in case of fever.

Stop treatment and see your doctor immediately:

· If the pain persists more than 5 days or the fever lasts more than 3 days,

· if the pain or fever worsens,

· or if new symptoms appear.

If you take or have given your child more than DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose you should:

Consult your doctor or pharmacist or medical emergencies immediately.

Overdosage may lead to liver disease (hepatic impairment), gastrointestinal bleeding, brain disease (encephalopathy), coma, or even death, including in populations at higher risk, such as young children, the elderly and in certain situations (liver disease, alcoholism, chronic malnutrition). Within the first 24 hours, the main symptoms of poisoning are: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, pallor.

Overdosage may also result in: pancreatic disease (pancreatitis), hyperamylaseemia (increased blood amylase), kidney disease (acute renal failure), and a blood problem in which red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are all reduced in number which entails:

· fatigue, shortness of breath, and pallor;

· frequent infections with severe fever and chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers;

· a tendency to bleed or present spontaneous bruising, nosebleeds.

If you forget to take or give your child DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose:

Do not give a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

If you stop taking or giving your child DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose:

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

· Rarely, an allergic reaction may occur:

o Buttons and / or redness on the skin,

o urticaria,

o sudden swelling of the face and neck may cause difficulty breathing (angioedema),

o malaise with severe drop in blood pressure (anaphylactic shock).

If an allergy occurs, you should immediately stop giving your child this medication and consult your doctor promptly. In the future, you will never have to give your child any medicine containing paracetamol.

o Very rare cases of serious adverse reactions have been reported,

o exceptionally, this drug may decrease the number of certain blood cells: white blood cells (leucopenia, neutropenia), platelets (thrombocytopenia) that can manifest themselves by bleeding from the nose or gums. In this case, consult a doctor,

o other possible adverse reactions (the frequency of which can not be estimated from the available data): liver function disorders, severe reduction in certain white blood cells that can cause serious infections (agranulocytosis), destruction of red blood cells in the blood hemolytic in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency), rash in rounded red patches with itching and burning sensation, leaving colored spots and appearing in the same places when the drug is resumed (fixed pigmented erythema ), localized pain in the chest that can radiate to the left shoulder and jaw, allergic origin (Kounis syndrome), difficulty breathing (bronchospasm). In this case, consult a doctor.

Declaration of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr

By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.

5. HOW TO STORE DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.

No special storage conditions.

Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

What DOLIPRANE 200 mg contains, powder for oral solution in sachet-dose

· The active substance is:

Paracetamol................................................. .................................................. 200 mg

For a sachet-dose.

· The other ingredients are: sodium benzoate, povidone K30, acetylated monoglycerides, titanium dioxide, orange flavor *, sucrose.

* Composition of the orange flavor: water, maltodextrin, gum arabic, orange essential oil.

What is DOLIPRANE 200 mg powder for oral solution in sachet-dose and contents of the pack

This medication is in the form of a powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose.

Box of 10, 12, 24 or 100 sachets.

Marketing Authorization Holder

SANOFI-AVENTIS FRANCE

82 AVENUE RASPAIL

94250 GENTILLY

Marketing Authorization Operator

SANOFI-AVENTIS FRANCE

82 AVENUE RASPAIL

94250 GENTILLY

Maker

SANOFI WINTHROP INDUSTRIE

ZI NORTH EAST

RUE EDOUARD BRANLY

14104 LISIEUX CEDEX

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:

{month YYYY}.

Other

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).

Health Education Council:

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF FEVER :

The normal temperature of the body varies from person to person and is between 36.5 ° C and 37.5 ° C. A rise in temperature above 38 ° C may be considered a fever, but it is not advisable to treat fever with a drug below 38.5 ° C.

This medicine is reserved for children from 11 to 25 kg (about 18 months to 10 years).

If the disorders that fever causes are too troublesome, you can give your child this medication that contains paracetamol in accordance with the indicated dosages.

To avoid the risk of dehydration, consider frequent drinking.

If your child has a fever greater than 38.5 ° C, you can improve the effectiveness of drug therapy by:

· Discover your child,

· make the drink,

· do not leave your child in a place too hot.

With this medication, the fever should drop rapidly, nevertheless:

· If other unusual signs appear,

· if the fever persists for more than 3 days or if it worsens,

· if the headache becomes violent, or in case of vomiting,

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

WHAT TO DO IF PAIN :

The intensity of the perception of pain and the ability to resist it vary from person to person.

· If there is no improvement after 5 days of treatment,

· if the pain is violent, unexpected and occurs suddenly (including severe pain in the chest) and / or reverses regularly,

· if accompanied by other signs such as general malaise, fever, unusual swelling of the painful area, decreased strength in a limb,

· if she wakes up your child at night,

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

doliprane

Analgesic and antipyretic

paracetamol

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

DOLIPRANE 2.4% WITHOUT SUGAR: oral suspension (strawberry flavor); bottle of 100 ml with syringe graduated by half-kilo of body weight.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,29 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 100 mg: powder for oral solution (orange flavoring); box of 12 bags.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,33 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 100 mg: suppository scored; box of 10.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,24 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 150 mg: powder for oral solution (orange flavoring); box of 12 bags.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,33 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 150 mg: suppository; box of 10.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,24 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 200 mg: powder for oral solution (orange flavoring); box of 12 bags.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,33 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 200 mg: suppository; box of 10.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,24 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 300 mg: powder for oral solution (orange flavoring); box of 12 bags.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,33 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 300 mg: suppository; box of 10.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,24 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 500 mg: scored tablet (white); box of 16.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 500 mg: effervescent tablet (white); box of 16.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 500 mg: capsule (yellow and blue); box of 16.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 500 mg: powder for oral solution (orange flavoring); box of 12 bags.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 1000 mg adult: tablet; box of 8.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 1000 mg adult: split effervescent tablet (orange flavoring); box of 8.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 1000 mg adult: capsule; box of 8.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 1000 mg adult: powder for oral solution (orange flavoring); box of 8 sachets.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,08 euro (s).

DOLIPRANE 1000 mg adult: suppository; box of 8.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,36 euro (s).

Laboratory Sanofi-Aventis France

COMPOSITION (summary)
p grad 1 kg p sachet p assumed
Paracetamol 15 mg 100 mg 100 mg
sorbitol 71.25 mg
maltitol +
sugars 270 mg
Sodium 0.19 mg

p sachet p assumed p sachet
Paracetamol 150 mg 150 mg 200 mg
sugars 40054 mg 540 mg
Sodium 0.29 mg 0.38 mg

p assumed p sachet p assumed
Paracetamol 200 mg 300 mg 300 mg
sugars 800 mg
Sodium 0.57 mg

p cp pcp efferv p gel
Paracetamol 500 mg 500 mg 500 mg
Sodium 0.56 mg 408 mg
Gluten (wheat starch) +

p sachet p cp pcp efferv
Paracetamol 500 mg 1000 mg 1000 mg
Sucrose 1.34 g 408 mg
Sodium 1.28 mg

p gel p sachet p assumed
Paracetamol 1000 mg 1000 mg 1000 mg
Sucrose 2.68 g
Sodium 1.88 mg

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medication is an analgesic and an antipyretic that contains paracetamol.
It is used to lower fever and in the treatment of painful conditions.
Oral forms of 1000 mg are also indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
  • severe liver disease,
  • inflammation or bleeding of the rectum (suppositories),
  • intolerance to gluten (500 mg scored tablet).
WARNING (Contents)
Paracetamol is present alone or in combination with other substances in many medicines: make sure not to take several medicines containing paracetamol simultaneously, as a joint dose leads to a risk of overdosage, which can be toxic to the liver.
The sachets contain sugar (sucrose) in significant quantities.
Effervescent tablets and sachets contain salt ( sodium ) in substantial quantities.
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
If treated with an oral anticoagulant and paracetamol at maximum doses (4 g / day) for at least 4 days, increased monitoring of anticoagulant therapy may be required.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
Pregnancy :
The scientific studies currently available have not revealed any particular problem when using paracetamol in pregnant women.

Breastfeeding:
At the usual doses, the use of this medication is possible during breastfeeding.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
This medication can be taken indifferently during or between meals, with an interval of 4 to 6 hours between 2 doses. In case of renal insufficiency, the interval between 2 takes should be at least 8 hours.
The dosage forms of 1000 mg are reserved for adults.
Tablets and capsules are not suitable for children under 6 years of age. They may clog the airways if the child swallows and the tablet or capsule passes into the trachea (false route).
The oral suspension can be absorbed pure or diluted in water, milk or fruit juice.
The contents of the bags should be mixed with a drink (water, milk, fruit juice) and the effervescent tablets should be dissolved in a glass of water.

Usual dosage:

  • Adult: 500 mg or 1 g of paracetamol, 1 to 3 times a day.
    In severe pain in the adult and particularly in osteoarthritis , the maximum dosage may be increased to 1 g of paracetamol, 4 times a day, only on medical advice.
  • Child: 60 mg / kg / day, ie 15 mg / kg every 6 hours or 10 mg / kg every 4 hours. It is necessary to follow the recommendations of your pharmacist or doctor or to follow the following dosages given as an indication:
    • child of 3 to 5 kg: ½ suppository with 100 mg, 1 to 4 times a day;
    • child 6 to 8 kg: 100 mg, 1 to 4 times daily;
    • child of 8 to 12 kg: 150 mg, 1 to 4 times a day;
    • child 12 to 16 kg: 200 mg, 1 to 4 times daily;
    • child 16-24 kg: 300 mg, 1 to 4 times daily;
    • child of 25 to 30 kg: 300 mg, 1 to 6 times daily;
    • child 30 to 40 kg: 500 mg, 1 to 4 times daily;
    • infant over 40 kg: 500 mg, 1 to 6 times daily.
The maximum daily dose of paracetamol in children is 80 mg per kg in 4 doses, not to exceed 3 g per day.
TIPS (summary)
Given the risk of anal discharge, it is not advisable to use more than 4 suppositories per day.
In the treatment of childhood fever, when paracetamol is used at 60 mg / kg / day, the addition of aspirin or its use alternately with paracetamol is unnecessary, as aspirin does not does not allow for an additional decrease in fever.
Abundant sweating usually accompanies the drop in temperature during the treatment of high fevers. This is normal.
Effervescent tablets should be stored away from moisture and heat.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Anal irritation (suppository).
Exceptionally: allergic skin reaction .


GLOSSARY (summary)


analgesic
Medication that works against pain. Analgesics act either directly on the centers of pain in the brain or by blocking the transmission of pain to the brain.
Synonym: analgesic.


anticoagulant
Medication that prevents blood from coagulating and therefore prevents clots from forming in the blood vessels.
Anticoagulants are used to treat or prevent phlebitis, pulmonary embolism, certain infarcts. They also prevent the formation of clots in the heart during rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation or in the case of an artificial heart valve.
There are two main types of anticoagulants:
  • oral anticoagulants, which block the action of vitamin K (antivitamin K, or AVK) and whose effectiveness is controlled by a blood test: INR (formerly TP);
  • injectable anticoagulants derived from heparin, the efficacy of which can be controlled by the blood assay of anti-Xa activity, Howell's Time (TH) or Cephalin Kaolin Time (TCK) depending on the products used. A regular dosage of blood platelets is necessary throughout the life of a heparin derivative.


antipyretic
Medication used to lower the body temperature during bouts of fever.


osteoarthritis
Wear of cartilage, responsible for joint pain and limitation of movement.


gluten
Comprising certain cereals (wheat, oats, barley, rye) and flour, which may result in very few people predisposed to severe intestinal digestive intolerance.
Corn and rice do not contain gluten.


inflammation
Natural reaction of the organism against an element recognized as foreign. It manifests itself locally by redness, heat, pain or swelling.


dosage
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.


allergic reaction
Reaction due to hypersensitivity of the organism to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a wide variety of aspects: urticaria, angioedema, eczema, eruption of pimples resembling measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.


salt
Chemical substance of which the best known is sodium chloride, or table salt. The diet salt does not contain sodium; this is generally replaced by potassium.


sodium
An inorganic substance which can form salts, especially with chlorine (sodium chloride, or table salt).


sugar
General term for various substances of which the most widely used is sucrose. Other sugars can be contained in drugs: glucose, fructose, lactose, etc. Glucose is the sugar used by the body; it is the only one to circulate in considerable quantity in the blood.
Sweeteners (false sugar) are allowed in diabetics or people on a diet, and are very low in calories.


overdose
Excessive intake of a drug may result in an increase in the intensity of adverse effects or even in the development of specific adverse effects.
This overdose may result from accidental or voluntary poisoning for suicide, so consult your local Poison Control Center (listed in the appendix to the book). However, in most cases, overdose is the result of an error in the understanding of the prescription, or the search for an increase in efficacy by exceeding the recommended dosage. Finally, untimely self-medication may lead to excessive absorption of the same substance contained in different drugs. Some drugs are particularly prone to this risk because they are (wrongly) considered to be harmless: vitamins A and D, aspirin, etc. Stopping or decreasing drug intake helps to remove the disorders associated with an overdose.

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