PARALEN 500 SUP is used to reduce fever and to treat pain of mild to moderate intensity, such as headache, toothache, painful menstruation, neuralgia (pain experienced during the nerve), back pain, and muscle or joint pain of non-inflammatory origin. Suppositories are particularly suitable for patients with digestive problems and for patients taking multiple drugs simultaneously.
The active substance is paracetamol. Paracetamol belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics, antipyretics (to relieve pain and reduce fever).
The preparation is intended for adults, adolescents and children from 9 years of age with body weight over 33 kg.
Pack size of 5 suppositories.
Dosage and method of use
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Release the suppository by tearing the cut film above the tip of the suppository. Remove the suppository from the packaging and gently insert it into the rectum.
Adults and adolescents (over 15 years of age): 1-2 suppositories of PARALEN 500 SUP several times a day at intervals of at least 4 hours. The maximum daily dose is 8 suppositories, the highest single dose is 2 suppositories (this dose should not be used by patients weighing less than 50 kg). For long-term treatment (over 10 days) do not exceed a daily dose of 5 suppositories.
Adolescents from 12 to 15 years of age: 1 suppository several times a day at intervals of at least 6 hours. The interval can be shortened to 4 hours if necessary and the maximum daily dose of 6 suppositories must not be exceeded.
Children aged 9 to 12 years: 1 suppository several times a day at intervals of at least 6 hours. The interval can be shortened to 4 hours if necessary and the maximum daily dose of 4 suppositories must not be exceeded.
Patients with renal or hepatic impairment: Talk to your doctor before using the product.
You can stop the treatment as soon as the fever or pain subsides. If the fever does not decrease within 3 days and the pain subsides or the symptoms get worse or unusual reactions occur within 5 days, consult your doctor for further use. Do not use PARALEN 500 SUP for more than 1 week without consulting your doctor. Do not administer PARALEN 500 SUP suppositories without consulting your doctor for more than 3 days. If PARALEN 500 SUP suppositories are used for a long period of time, a medical check-up is required.
Contraindication
Read the package leaflet carefully.
Due to the high content of the active substance, PARALEN 500 SUP suppositories are not suitable for children under 9 years of age (or for children weighing less than 33 kg).
