DOLORMIN Film-coated tablets, 10 tablets

Instructions for use for DOLORMIN Film-coated tablets, 10 tablets

Instructions for use

Children aged 6-9 years (with 20-29 kg body weight)	1 Tablet	1-3 times daily	at intervals of 6 hours, regardless of meals
Children aged 10-11 years (with 30-39 kg body weight)	1 Tablet	1-4 times daily	at intervals of 6 hours, regardless of meals
Adolescents from 12 years and adults (over 40 kg body weight)	1-2 Tablets	1-4 times daily<BR> (max. 6 tablets per day)	at intervals of 6 hours, regardless of meals

Indications

Mechanism of action

How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient belongs to a group of substances that act against pain and inflammation and can reduce fever.All three effects are primarily based on the inhibition of a substance produced by the body, called prostaglandin.This substance must be present as a messenger substance so that pain can be felt, inflammatory reactions can be initiated, or body temperature can be raised.

Composition

Contraindications

What are the contraindications for use?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Blood disorders
- Ulcers in the digestive tract, including a history of such ulcers
- Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, including a history of such bleeding
- Gastrointestinal perforation, in the past in connection with the use of certain medications (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/antiphlogistics)
- Active bleeding, such as:
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Severely impaired liver function
- Severely impaired kidney function
- Severe heart failure
- Severe dehydration

Under certain circumstances - please talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, including a history of such diseases, such as:
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Blood clotting disorder
- High blood pressure
- Coronary heart disease (circulatory disorders of the heart muscle)
- Possible risk of narrowing of the blood vessels in the heart, such as with:
- Elevated fat concentration in the blood
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
- Smoking
- Circulatory disorders of the extremities (e.g., arms, legs)
- Circulatory disorder of the cerebral blood vessels
- Collagen diseases(Changes in the connective tissue area), such as:
- Lupus erythematosus
- Mixed connective tissue disease (inflammatory rheumatic collagen disease)
- Porphyria (metabolic disease)
- Major surgery that has recently taken place
- Chickenpox

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: This medication should generally not be used in this age group.There are preparations that are better suited in terms of active ingredient strength and/or dosage form.
- Children under 20 kg body weight: This medication should generally not be used in this group.
- Elderly patients aged 65 and over: Treatment should be carefully coordinated with your doctor and closely monitored, e.g., through frequent check-ups.The desired effects and unwanted side effects of the medication may be increased or decreased in this group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor.Various factors play a role in determining whether and how the medication can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist.They will assess your specific situation and advise you accordingly on whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If the medication has been prescribed to you despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with using the medication despite a contraindication.

Side effects

What unwanted effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Tar-like stools; if this occurs, please consult a doctor immediately
- Inflammation of the oral mucosa
- Gastritis
- Ulcers in the digestive tract, which may also perforate
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Agitation
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Episodes of shortness of breath
- Visual disturbances; if this occurs, please consult a doctor immediately
- Asthma attack, possibly with a drop in blood pressure
- Mouth ulcer
- Worsening of a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis)
- Worsening of a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (Crohn's disease)

If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here primarily considers side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.

Notes

What should you consider?
- Reaction time may be impaired even when used as directed, especially at higher doses or in combination with alcohol.Pay particular attention to this if you are participating in road traffic or operating machinery (including in the household) with which you could injure yourself.
- Do not use for pain or fever for longer than specified in the package leaflet without consulting a doctor!
- With prolonged use of painkillers, headaches may occur that are caused by the painkiller itself.Talk to your doctor to prevent your headaches from becoming chronic.
- The habitual use of painkillers can lead to permanent kidney damage.The risk increases if several painkillers are combined or if a painkiller contains several active ingredients.
- Caution: Patients with nasal polyps, chronic respiratory infections, asthma, or a tendency to allergic reactions such as hay fever: This medication may trigger an asthma attack or a severe allergic skin reaction.Therefore, consult your doctor before use.
- Caution in case of allergy to painkillers!
- There may be medications with which interactions occur.Therefore, you should generally inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medication you are already using before starting treatment with a new medication.This also applies to medications that you buy yourself, only use occasionally, or whose use dates back some time.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided as much as possible during long-term treatment .Occasional alcohol consumption in small quantities is permitted, but not together with the medication.

Detailed instructions for DOLORMIN Film-coated tablets, 10 tablets