Acetysal 500 mg 20 tablets

Acetysal 500 mg 20 tablets

Effects:

Atsetizal®, in low doses, prevents the occurrence of heart diseases such as recurrent myocardial infarction in patients with myocardial infarction or unstable angina (angina) or stroke, caused by blockage of blood vessels. Atsetizal® has an anti-pain, anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing effect, depending on the dose applied.

Instructions:

Pain and / or febrilitet- Atsetizal® is suitable for the symptomatic relief of mild to moderate pain of different origin - headache, toothache; acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract; influenza and other viral diseases; acute infectious diseases, temperature conditions of unknown origin, etc; 

Anti-Inflammatory effect: 

In rheumatic and non-rheumatic inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal joint disease - symptomatic relief of symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness and local temperature increase in myalgia, musculoskeletal pain, joint pain and the like; 

Antiplatelet effect: 

- Unstable angina (chest pain of cardiac origin); 

- Acute myocardial infarction; 

- Prevention of reinfarction after myocardial infarction; 

- Prevention of thromboses and embolism (blood clots in the vessels) after cardiovascular operations (e.g., coronary coronal shunts, coronary bypass surgery, etc.); 

- Prevention and reduction of transient ischemic attack, or stroke at the stage of clinical predictors; 

- Continuous prophylaxis of thrombosis of the coronary arteries in patients with many risk factors for developing coronary heart disease (IHD); 

Warnings:

Acetysal is not suitable: in allergies or previous intolerance reactions to acetysal or other anti-pain or anti-inflammatory drugs; in bleeding ulcers and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; with bleeding problems such as hemophilia, thrombocytopenia, haemorrhagic conditions and others.

Side Effects:

With continued use of higher doses (over 3-4 tablets per day) there can be observed adverse side effects such as irritation, pain or heartburn; discomfort or swelling of the intestines, flatulence;

During prolonged use of high doses there can cause hidden bleeding in the stomach and intestines, bleeding disorders, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, shortness of breath (so on.. salicylic drunkenness), sleepiness, some fluid in the body; Allergic reactions occur irrespective of the dose and can be expressed in a variety of skin rashes and more.

Overdose:

Overdose of Acetysal can cause irritation of the stomach and intestines, nausea, vomiting, impaired blood clotting etc. In case of severe intoxication after inadvertently receiving very high doses Acetysal there can observed symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, agitation and confusion , hallucinations, unexplained fever, visual disturbances, hearing disturbances (noise or "ringing" in the ears), rapid and shallow breathing, bloody urine, seizures, and others. Treatment - after emptying the stomach by vomiting and administration of medical charcoal and the like, it is necessary to receive swift medical attention and hospitalization.

Warnings:

Some medical problems can be worsened by taking Acetysal, so consult your doctor if you have gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer or other gastrointestinal problems such as colitis, an inflammation of the bile, etc., asthma, allergies, nasal polyps (currently or in the past), high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, anemia, hemophilia or other problems concerning blood clotting, heavy menstruation or uterine bleeding of different origin, gout (acetysal may increase serum uric acid and to trigger an attack of the disease); Do not use tablets Acetysal which have an unpleasant sour smell (similar to the odor from vinegar); acetysal should not be administered for a long time (over 10 days) and / or at high doses (greater than 8 tablets in 24 hours, and for adults over 60 years -  more than four tablets in 24 hours) without prescription, with longer use (over 10 days), monitor blood pressure, especially in hypertensive patients; not recommended to use Acetysal in children under three years of age; This form of Atsetizal® is not recommended to be used by children up to 6 years of age; children of 6 - 12 years old can be given Atsetizal® only with a prescription, especially if you have a fever or other flu-like viral infections, especially patterns, as there can occur a rare but severe side effect (Reye's syndrome). 

Older people are more sensitive to salicylates and they can be seen more often experiencing side effects which is why they are recommended to take reduced doses; It is recommended that therapy with Acetysal starts at least 5 days prior to the surgery to prevent bleeding; When treating arthritis, the dose should not be changed more frequently than once a week with a prescription to obtain the desired therapeutic effect without the risk of side effects.

Acetysal and other drugs:

In concomitant Acetysal and some other drugs can produce adverse interactions, so it is advisable to inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: anticoagulants (drugs increased blood clotting); certain antibiotics such as carbenicillin, cefamandole, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline; anti-pain and other anti-inflammatory drugs; ketoconazole (an antifungal medicine); pentoxifylline etc. If you are taking more medication ask your doctor whether it is appropriate to combine them with Acetysal.

Pregnancy and lactation 

Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not recommended to use the product. It is especially important not to use it in the last three months of pregnancy because of the risk of fetal damage or complications during childbirth;

Effects on your ability to drive:

No precautions required.

Method and Dosage

The product is administered orally after dissolving in coffee or a cup of water for adults - as a painkiller it is taken at a dose of 1 to 4 tablets of 500 mg with a minimum interval between doses of 4 to 6 hours (maximum daily dose of 3 g) for a short period of time (1 to 3-4 days); in rheumatic diseases - 1-2 tablets of 500 mg 3 - 4 times daily for a prolonged period under medical supervision; for prevention of thrombotic conditions and strokes the intake is 3/4 tablet of 500 mg once daily, during or after a meal; it is recommended for the tablet to be dissolved in advance in a small amount of water to reduce its irritating effect on stomach. In children over 12 years, according to medical prescription: usually 1/2 - 1 tablet as needed, but no more than two to three times daily (not to be used for longer than 2 - 3 days); in rheumatic diseases dose may be increased by the doctor and the treatment may be prolonged.

Pharmaceutical form and packaging: 

Tablets - 20 per package

Storage

Dry and protected from light, at a moderate temperature (15-25 C) 

Keep away from children!

Do not expose to direct sunlight and heat! 

Do not store in humid areas such as bathrooms and the likes. 

Expiry Date

4 years from the date of manufacturing