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Teva Acetylsalicylic Acid 500mg 20 tablets

Teva Acetylsalicylic Acid 500mg 20 tablets

Medicine indicated for the tsymptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain and/or febrile states.

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Teva Acetylsalicylic Acid is indicated for otsymptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain and/or febrile states.

Active substance: 500mg acetylsalicylic acid.

Acetylsalicylic acid belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its mechanism of action is based on the irreversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins. Acetylsalicylic acid also inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking thromboxane A2 synthesis in platelets.

Posology and method of administration:

Oral use. The tablets can be taken without chewing, or dissolved in water before being taken, preferably before or during a meal, even a light one.

Exclusive use in adults and children with body weight above 30 kg (about 9 to 15 years of age).

Adults and children weighing more than 50 kg (over 15 years): The suggested maximum daily dose is 3 g of acetylsalicylic acid, or 6 tablets a day. The usual dose is one 500 mg tablet, repeated if necessary no earlier than 4 hours later. In the presence of more severe pain or fever, two 500mg tablets, repeated if necessary no earlier than 4 hours later, without exceeding a dose of 6 tablets per day.

Elderly: The maximum daily dose is 2 g of acetylsalicylic acid or 4 tablets a day. The usual dose is one 500 mg tablet, repeated if necessary no earlier than 4 hours later. In the presence of more severe pain or fever, two 500mg tablets, repeated if necessary no earlier than 4 hours later, without exceeding the dose of 4 tablets per day.

Children weighing between 30 and 50 kg (from 9 to 15 years of age): In children, it is essential to adhere to the defined doses according to the child's weight and to choose the appropriate formulation. Approximate ages according to weight are given for information. The recommended daily dose of acetylsalicylic acid is about 60 mg/kg, given in 4 to 6 doses, ie 15 mg/kg every 6 hours or 10 mg/kg every 4 hours.

Children weighing between 30 and 40 kg (from 9 to 13 years of age), the dosage is 1 tablet per dose, repeated if necessary 6 hours later, not to exceed 4 tablets per day.

Children weighing between 41 and 50 kg (from 12 to 15 years of age), the dosage is 1 tablet per dose, repeated if necessary 4 hours later, not to exceed 6 tablets per day.

Acetylsalicylic acid should not be used for a period longer than 3-5 days without a doctor's or dentist's advice.

According to current legislation, medicines not subject to a prescription in Portugal can only be delivered in the municipalities of Maia, Gondomar, Matosinhos, Porto, Santo Tirso, Trofa, Valongo and Vila do Conde. This limitation does not apply to shipments to other Member States of the European Union.

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