EFFERALGAN VITAMIN C CPR EFF 16

💊 Efferalgan Vitamin C – 16 effervescent tablets

Therapeutic class: Analgesic – Antipyretic
Active ingredients: Paracetamol 500 mg + Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 200 mg
Form: Effervescent tablet
Route of administration: Oral (dissolve in a glass of water)
Status: Medication available without a prescription

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📝 Description

Efferalgan Vitamin C is a medicine combining paracetamol , to relieve pain and reduce fever , and vitamin C , to help strengthen the body during periods of temporary fatigue or viral infection.

Its effervescent form ensures rapid action , good digestive tolerance , and a pleasant taste when taken.

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💡 Indications

• Treatment of mild to moderate pain (headaches, muscle pain, painful periods, etc.)

• Feverish conditions (cold, flu, etc.)

• Vitamin C supplementation during winter infections

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📦 Presentation

• Box of 16 effervescent tablets

• Slightly lemony taste

• Dissolve in a large glass of water

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⚖️ Dosage

Adults and children from 27 kg (approximately 8 years) :

• 1 to 2 tablets per dose depending on age and weight

• Repeat after 4 to 6 hours if necessary

• Maximum: 3 g of paracetamol per day (i.e. 6 tablets of 500 mg)

🕒 Without medical advice:

• No more than 3 days in case of fever , or 5 days in case of pain

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⚠️ Contraindications

• Allergy to paracetamol or vitamin C

• Severe liver disease

• Kidney stones (in case of high vitamin C supplementation)

• Phenylketonuria (presence of aspartame depending on the version)

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⚠️ Precautions for use

• Do not combine with other medicines containing paracetamol

• Caution when following a low-sodium diet (presence of sodium)

• Adjust the dosage in case of liver or kidney problems or chronic alcoholism

• Vitamin C can interfere with certain biological tests (glucose, urinary creatinine)

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❗ Possible side effects

• Allergic skin reactions

• Mild digestive problems (nausea, abdominal pain)

• Risk of liver damage in case of paracetamol overdose

🚨 Immediate medical emergency in case of overdose, even without immediate symptoms

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🧪 Composition

• Per effervescent tablet:

  • Paracetamol 500 mg

  • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 200 mg

  • Sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, sorbitol, flavoring, sodium saccharin, etc.

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🧑⚕️ Pharmacist's advice

Efferalgan Vitamin C is ideal for flu-like conditions , when fever, pain and fatigue occur together.
Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of fatigue and the normal functioning of the immune system.

Space out doses well and avoid combining paracetamol with other medications.