Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets

ratiopharm

$39.50

Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets contain a combination of the two active ingredients paracetamol and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The simultaneous administration of vitamin C and paracetamol can delay the breakdown of paracetamol; this leads to a prolongation of the analgesic and antipyretic effects of paracetamol. At the same time, the increased need for vitamin C during colds and flu infections is covered.

Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets are used in adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of age for:

Fever and pain (e.g. headache, aching limbs) in the case of colds and flu-like infections

If you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days, contact your doctor.

Contraindications

Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets must not be taken

if you are allergic to paracetamol, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
if you suffer from severe liver impairment
if you suffer from a certain hereditary metabolic disorder (deficiency of glucose6-phosphate dehydrogenase)
in chronic alcohol abuse
if certain urinary stones occur (due to an increase in oxalic acid in the urine)
if you have an iron storage disease

interactions

Combination of paracetamol (the active ingredient in Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets) with: Possible interactions

Medicines that have an effect on the liver due to their properties, such as: tuberculosis medicines (rifampicin) or medicines for epilepsy liver damage
Anticoagulants (“anticoagulants”) such as warfarin or fluindione The anticoagulant effect can be increased with prolonged use (more than a week).
Certain medicines for pain and fever (salicylamide) delay the elimination of paracetamol
Certain medicines for gout (Probenecid) The breakdown of paracetamol may be slowed down; the dose of Mexa-Vit C should therefore be reduced.
Certain antibiotics = drugs against infections (chloramphenicol) The breakdown of the antibiotic can be delayed (increased side effects possible).
Certain medicines used to treat HIV infection (zidovudine) The tendency to have a reduced number of white blood cells (neutropenia) is increased. Mexalen rapid should therefore only be taken at the same time as zidovudine on medical advice.
Certain medicines used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers (nizatidine) increased blood levels of paracetamol
Certain medicines for gastrointestinal complaints (cisapride) increase the availability of paracetamol
Certain medicines for epilepsy or depression (lamotrigine) reduced availability of lamotrigine
Drugs that delay gastric emptying (e.g. propantheline) The absorption and onset of action of paracetamol can be delayed.
Drugs that accelerate gastric emptying (e.g. metoclopramide) The absorption and onset of action of paracetamol can be accelerated.
Certain medicines used to lower high levels of fat in the blood (cholestyramine) Paracetamol absorption and effectiveness may be reduced.
Alcohol Liver damage (see section "2. What should you consider before taking Mexa-Vit C?")

Effects on laboratory tests:
Taking paracetamol can affect laboratory tests such as uric acid tests and blood sugar tests.

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) can influence the result of certain detection reactions of urine or blood sugar.
In higher doses, ascorbic acid can influence various clinical-chemical determination methods and their results.
So it can e.g. B. after higher doses of ascorbic acid to false negative results when attempting to detect blood in the stool. In general, chemical detection methods based on color reactions can be impaired. So e.g. B. the results of liver function tests are also falsified (false negative results are also possible).

Taking Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets with food, drink and alcohol
You must not drink alcohol while taking Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets.
Taking it after meals may delay the onset of action.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If 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.

Pregnancy
If necessary, Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets can be taken during pregnancy after careful consideration of the risk/benefit ratio. Your doctor will therefore decide whether to use it during pregnancy.
You 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. Contact your doctor or midwife if the pain and/or fever does not go away or you need to take the medicine more often.

If paracetamol is taken frequently, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy, there may be an increased risk for the children of developing asthma or a tendency towards allergies later on.

Breast- feeding
Paracetamol and ascorbic acid pass into breast milk. Since adverse consequences for the infant have not yet become known, it will not usually be necessary to interrupt breastfeeding.
However, the dosage should be kept as low as possible and the duration of use should be kept as short as possible.

application

In 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.

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the recommended dose is:

Children from 6 years
½ effervescent tablet up to 4 times a day.

Adolescents from 12 years and adults (and at least 43 kg body weight)
1 effervescent tablet up to a maximum of 4 times a day. T
he time interval between two intakes should be at least 6 hours.
The maximum daily dose of 4 tablets (equivalent to 2000 mg paracetamol) must not be exceeded.

Children under 6 years of age
The use of Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets in children under 6 years of age is not recommended, since the dose strength is not suitable for this group of patients.

Elderly (65 years and older)
No specific dose adjustment is required based on age. In the case of underweight and organ dysfunction, please follow the relevant instructions.

Patients with liver dysfunction
In 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.

Patients with renal dysfunction
In the case of severe renal dysfunction, a dosing interval (= the interval between 2 intakes) of at least 8 hours must be observed.

Type of application:
dissolve Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm - effervescent tablets in a glass or cup with cold or hot water and drink.

Duration of use:
The duration of use should be limited to the duration of the illness. Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days without medical advice.

side effects

Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Very rare: changes 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); certain disorders of the red blood pigment (methaemoglobinemia)

Immune system disorders
Very rare: in sensitive people, asthma-like narrowing of the airways
, hypersensitivity reactions ranging from simple reddening of the skin or urticaria (hives) to a shock reaction with circulatory failure.

Hepatobiliary disorders
Rare: increase in certain liver values

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Serious skin reactions have been reported very rarely.

Ascorbic acid-related side effects
Very rare: skin and respiratory tract hypersensitivity reactions; at high doses: disintegration of red blood cells (especially in the case of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency), diarrhea, kidney stones (oxalate stones)

At the first signs of a hypersensitivity reaction (e.g. breathing difficulties, skin reaction), Mexa-Vit C ratiopharm effervescent tablets must not be taken again and a doctor must be consulted immediately.

composition

The active ingredients are: paracetamol and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
1 effervescent tablet contains 500 mg paracetamol and 200 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

The other ingredients are: lactose, sorbitol, sodium saccharin, sodium hydrogen carbonate, citric acid, Kollidon 25, lemon aroma, adipic acid.

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