{"id":20467,"date":"2022-04-05T07:40:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T07:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20467"},"modified":"2023-01-22T11:06:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T11:06:13","slug":"paracetamol-evolan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/paracetamol-evolan\/","title":{"rendered":"Paracetamol Evolan &#8211; Paracetamol Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Paracetamol Evolan 1 g&nbsp;Film Coated Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Paracetamol Evolan And What Paracetamol Evolan Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol\u00a0Evolan contains\u00a0paracetamol\u00a0which belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0analgesics\u00a0(painkillers). P<strong>aracetamol\u00a0Evolan is used for aches and pains of various kinds (eg headache, toothache, menstrual <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a>, muscle, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">joint pain<\/a>, and rheumatic pain) and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a> (eg colds).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paracetamol\u00a0Evolan can be used by people with sensitive stomachs or\u00a0stomach ulcers\u00a0and people with an increased tendency to bleed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol&nbsp;contained in&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Use Paracetamol Evolan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Paracetamol Evolan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0paracetamol\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of paracetamol evolan (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have severe hepatic impairment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not use&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan without a doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;if you have alcohol problems or liver damage, and do not use&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan with alcohol.&nbsp;The intoxicating effect of alcohol is not increased by the addition of&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor for advice before using&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have kidney or liver disease (including Gilbert&#8217;s syndrome or hepatitis)<\/li><li>If you have alcohol problems, do not use\u00a0Paracetamol\u00a0Evolan without a doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription.<\/li><li>If you are dehydrated or malnourished, for example, due to alcohol abuse,\u00a0anorexia,\u00a0or incorrect diet<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0anemia\u00a0(\u00a0red blood cell\u00a0breakdown )<\/li><li>If you are deficient in an\u00a0enzyme\u00a0called\u00a0glucose\u00a0-6-phosphate dehydrogenase<\/li><li>If you are taking other medicines that affect the liver<\/li><li>If you use painkillers often and for a long time, as long-term use can cause severe or recurrent headaches.\u00a0You should then avoid increasing the\u00a0dose\u00a0of one of the painkillers and instead contact your doctor for advice<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0asthma\u00a0and at the same time are <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/peanut-allergy-and-nut-allergy\/\">hypersensitive<\/a> to\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking other painkillers that contain&nbsp;paracetamol, do not use&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Never take&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan more than what is stated in the dosing instructions or what your doctor has prescribed.&nbsp;<em>Higher&nbsp;doses&nbsp;than those recommended do not provide better pain relief but instead carry the risk of very serious liver damage.&nbsp;<\/em>The symptoms of liver damage usually come only after a few days.&nbsp;Therefore, you must contact a doctor as soon as possible if you have taken too large a&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan 1 g film-coated tablets are not recommended for children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Paracetamol Evolan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan may affect or be affected by certain medicines \/ traditional herbal medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chloramphenicol <\/strong>for\u00a0injection\u00a0(medicine for bacterial infections).\u00a0However, chloramphenicol against\u00a0infection\u00a0in your eye can be used.<\/li><li>Metoclopramide\u00a0or\u00a0domperidone\u00a0(for nausea and vomiting), may enhance the effect of\u00a0paracetamol.<\/li><li>Cholestyramine\u00a0(to lower cholesterol) and\u00a0medicines that delay the emptying of the stomach, as can weaken the effect of\u00a0paracetamol.<\/li><li><strong>Warfarin<\/strong>\u00a0(a blood thinner).\u00a0Contact your treating physician if you take more than 2 tablets\u00a0of Paracetamol\u00a0Evolan (1 g) per day for more than 3 consecutive days.\u00a0There is a risk that the effect of<strong>\u00a0warfarin will<\/strong>\u00a0be affected.<\/li><li><strong>Probenecid<\/strong>\u00a0(treatment of eg\u00a0gout\u00a0),\u00a0dose\u00a0one of\u00a0Paracetamol\u00a0Net may need to be reduced.<\/li><li>Medicines that may damage the liver, such as:<ul><li><strong>Phenobarbital<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>carbamazepine<\/strong>\u00a0(treatment of mental illness and\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0).<\/li><li><strong>Rifampicin<\/strong>\u00a0(against bacterial infections)<\/li><li><strong>Isoniazid<\/strong>\u00a0(treatment of\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0)<\/li><li><strong>Phenytoin<\/strong>\u00a0(treatment of\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0)<\/li><li><strong>St. John&#8217;s wort<\/strong>\u00a0(<em>\u00a0Hypericum perforatum)<\/em>\u00a0(treatment of depression).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, consult your pharmacist or treating physician before using\u00a0Paracetamol\u00a0Evolan with any of these medicines. Never use several different painkillers at the same time without consulting a doctor or pharmacist. Paracetamol\u00a0can affect uric acid tests and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar<\/a> tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paracetamol Evolan With Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Concomitant use of&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan and alcohol consumption should be avoided.&nbsp;The intoxicating effect of alcohol is not increased by the addition of&nbsp;paracetamol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking paracetamol evolan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If necessary,&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan can be used during pregnancy.&nbsp;However, you should use the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that relieves your pain and\/or fever and use it for the shortest possible time.&nbsp;Contact your doctor or midwife if the pain and\/or fever do not decrease or if you need to take the medicine more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfers to breast milk, but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.&nbsp;However, consult a physician if more than temporary use of&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects on the ability to drive or perform precision work have been observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Paracetamol Evolan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note!&nbsp;Do not exceed the prescribed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Higher&nbsp;doses&nbsp;than those recommended carry a risk of very serious liver damage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use paracetamol evolan exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water.<\/li><li>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/li><li><strong>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is<\/strong>:<ul><li><em>Adults and adolescents over 40 kg (over 12 years):<\/em><\/li><li>\u00bd &#8211; 1 tablet every 4 &#8211; 6 hours, maximum 4 tablets per day.<\/li><li>Contact a doctor if the symptoms worsen or do not improve within 3 days in case of fever and 5 days in case of pain.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Patients with impaired renal or hepatic function<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>The dose\u00a0should be reduced or the time between\u00a0doses\u00a0extended in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function and patients with Gilbert&#8217;s syndrome.\u00a0In patients with severe renal impairment, at least 8 hours should elapse between two\u00a0doses.\u00a0Consult your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Older<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>A normal adult dose is usually appropriate.\u00a0However, in some debilitated elderly patients, a lower\u00a0dose\u00a0or a longer period between\u00a0doses\u00a0may be appropriate.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Patients with\u00a0chronic\u00a0alcoholism<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>Chronic\u00a0alcohol abuse can increase the risk of paracetamol poisoning.\u00a0The time between two\u00a0doses\u00a0should be at least 8 hours.\u00a0Do not exceed 2 g\u00a0paracetamol\u00a0per day.<\/li><li>Paracetamol\u00a0Evolan film-coated tablets are provided with a film coating that becomes slippery on contact with the saliva and thus makes it easier to swallow the tablet, while at the same time hiding the characteristic taste of\u00a0paracetamol.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Paracetamol Evolan Than You Should\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek immediate contact with healthcare in case of overdose.&nbsp;There is a risk of liver damage even if you feel well, as symptoms of liver damage usually do not appear until after a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent possible liver damage, an antidote must be used as early as possible.\u00a0Symptoms of overdose include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Anorexia\u00a0(no appetite) pallor<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These symptoms usually appear within 24 hours after ingestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Paracetamol Evolan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Paracetamol Evolan Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, paracetamol evolan can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;Evolan and contact your doctor immediately or see your nearest hospital if you get any of the following serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing;<ul><li>Hives<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing (angioedema\u00a0) (a rare\u00a0side effect\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0or\u00a0hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0with fever<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Sometimes drop in blood pressure (anaphylactic\u00a0shock, occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/li><li>Severe skin reactions (a very rare\u00a0side effect\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0(affects less than 1 user in 1,000):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Disorders of platelets (affects the ability of the blood to clot)<\/li><li>Disorders of stem cell function (disorders of cells formed in the spinal cord)<\/li><li>Allergic reactions<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Shaking<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Visual disturbances<\/li><li>Edema\u00a0(\u00a0abnormal accumulation of fluid under the skin)<\/li><li>Stomach pain, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>Disrupted liver function, liver failure, jaundice (with symptoms such as <ul><li>Yellowing of the skin and eyes)<\/li><li>Liver necrosis (liver cells die)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Skin rash<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Sweating<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Red spots on the skin<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Malaise<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Interaction\u00a0with other medicines<\/li><li>Overdose and poisoning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Very rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0(affects less than 1 user in 10,000):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Breathing difficulties with shortness of breath<\/li><li>Changes in the blood picture (decreased number of\u00a0platelets, decreased number of white and\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0)<\/li><li>Low levels of\u00a0glucose\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>Poisoning of the liver (damage to the liver caused by chemical substances)<\/li><li>Turbid urine and kidney disease<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Accumulation of fluid in the larynx<\/li><li>Anemia&nbsp;(decreased number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Hepatic changes and&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;(hepatitis)<\/li><li>Renal changes (severe renal impairment, blood in the urine, difficulty in urinating)<\/li><li>A disease of the stomach or intestines<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Paracetamol Evolan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and adolescents.<\/li><li>Do not use paracetamol evolan after the expiry date which is stated on the carton\/jar\/blister after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance&nbsp;is paracetamol.&nbsp;One film-coated tablet contains 1 g of&nbsp;paracetamol.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;tablet core:&nbsp;Pregelatinized&nbsp;starch, magnesium stearate,&nbsp;film coating:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hypromellose, macrogol, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide (E171), and talc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White to off-white capsule-shaped tablets with a scoreline on one side.<\/li><li><em>Pack sizes:<\/em><ul><li>Blisters: 1, 10, 20 and 30, 50, 100, 105 tablets.<\/li><li>Tablet can: 100, 105, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 tablets<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolan Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel .: 08-544 960 30<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>paracetamol evolan is used to treat mild fevers and pain problems such as cold fever, migraines, toothaches, menstrual cramps, and muscular and joint 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