This drug is a specialty of SELF-MEDICATION
- it is intended for adults and children over 15 years old
- the absence of rapid recovery requires medical advice
IF IN DOUBT, NEVER HESITATE TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR, YOUR PHARMACIST.

what is Dolidon medication used for and indication?

This medicine contains paracetamol and caffeine; it is an analgesic (it calms the pain) and an antipyretic (it lowers the fever).

It is recommended for short-term treatment:

pain, such as: headache, toothache, painful periods, pain due to mild trauma (contusion, etc.)
feverish and “flu” states.

PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR DOLIDON 500 MG / 50 MG

2 presentations are available for this medication:

1 amber glass vial (s) of 16 tablet (s)
PVC-Aluminum blister pack (s) of 16 tablet (s)

FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
Pharmaceutical class	not communicated
Active substance (s)	for one tablet: caffeine (50.00 mg), paracetamol (500.00 mg)
General medicine	no
Pharmaceutical form	coated tablet
Route (s) of administration	oral
Selling price	unregulated price
Social security reimbursement rate	0%
Laboratory (s)	Laboratory (s) manufacturer Dolidon 500 mg / 50 mg
Conditions of issue	available without prescription

Dolidon Dosage

ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 15 YEARS OLD.
Take 1 to 2 tablets per dose, 1 to 3 times a day.
Do not exceed the maximum dosage of 6 tablets per day.
Swallow the tablets with a full glass of water.
The catches must be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
Avoid taking at the end of the afternoon.

Dolidon Contraindications

Do not take DOLIDON 500 mg / 50 mg film-coated tablets in the following cases:

Previous allergies to paracetamol and or to one of the components of the product.
Severe liver disease.
Children under 15.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST FOR THE ADVICE.

How To Take Dolidon ?

Administration mode

ORAL

Duration of the treatment

The usual duration of treatment is less than 5 days: 3 days maximum, in case of fever
5 days maximum, in case of pain.

how does Dolidon work?

Paracetamol : Analgesic and antipyretic.
Caffeine : Central stimulant which only potentiates the analgesic effect of paracetamol.

How To Store Dolidon ?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use DOLIDON 500 mg / 50 mg film-coated tablet after the expiry date stated on the box.

Storage conditions

No special storage conditions.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with any unused medicine. These measures will help protect the environment.

Dolidon Side Effects

Like all medicines, DOLIDON 500 mg / 50 mg film-coated tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them:

Excitement, insomnia, palpitations.
Possibility:
- hives, redness, rash (signs of an allergic reaction),
- nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, pallor, stomach pain (most often the sign of an overdose),

IN SUCH CASES :

STOP TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR.
DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects get serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Dolidon Interactions

RELATED TO PARACETAMOL

INTERACTIONS WITH PARACLINIC TESTS :

Taking paracetamol can distort the dosage of uric acid in the blood by the phosphotungstic acid method, and the dosage of blood sugar by the glucose oxidase-peroxidase method.

RELATED TO CAFEINE : ADVISED

ASSOCIATION WITH IDROCILAMIDE :

Significant increase in caffeine levels in the body, which can lead to excitement and hallucination by reducing the hepatic catabolism of caffeine.

Effects on ability to Drive and use machines

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Warnings and Precautions

Special warnings

WARNING

many medicines may contain paracetamol and / or caffeine. Do not combine them so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses.

Precautions for use

In case of kidney disease, seek the advice of your doctor.
If the pain persists for more than 5 days or the fever for more than 3 days, if they worsen or if any other sign occurs, do not continue treatment without the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

In the event of overdose or accidental poisoning, TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
Do not associate with the intake of alcoholic drinks.
This medicine contains an azo agent: cochineal red A (E151) and may cause allergic reactions.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

NEVER LEAVE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY

Pregnancy

In animals: There is no study of teratogenesis.
In women:
- First trimester: A prospective epidemiological study involving a few hundred women did not reveal any teratogenic effect.
- No fetal toxicity to date has been described during administration during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
- Consequently, paracetamol, under normal conditions of use, can be prescribed during pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

At therapeutic dose, administration of this drug is possible during breast-feeding.

What happens if I overdose from Dolidon ?

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What should I do if I miss a dose?

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What happens if you stop taking Dolidon ?

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What is Forms and Composition ?

Appearance and shape

Dark pink round film-coated tablet.
16 tablets in blister packs (PVC / Aluminum).

Composition

Active ingredient Coated tablet

Paracetamol 500 mg *
Caffeine 50 mg *

* per unit dose

Active ingredients: Paracetamol , Caffeine

Excipients: Bare tablet: Microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel pH 102) , Colloidal anhydrous silica (AEROSIL 200) , Acid stearic , Magnesium stearate , Film-coated tablet: Hypromellose , Microcrystalline cellulose , Macrogol stearate 40 , Titanium dioxide , Cochineal Carmine , Macrogol 600

No excipient with known effect ? is not present in the composition of this drug

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Special warnings:

For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.

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It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
The information contained in this medicine is based on medical literature, but it is not a substitute for consulting a doctor.

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