Primperan 10 mg
60 tablets
Manufacturer: sanofi aventis
Primperan regulates the stomach and intestinal movements and ensure the regular passage of food.
Primperan also has anti-nausea properties.
Primperan is used to:
Nausea and vomiting after surgery or for other reasons;
acid regurgitation;
Heavy and bloated feeling in the stomach;
Pain in stomach area;
Preparation for a medical examination of the upper digestive tract.
How is it used?
Strictly adhere to your doctor or health care professional recommended dosage.
Especially in children, but also in elderly patients or in patients taking other drugs, the instructions of the attending physician or the attending physician are followed exactly. The following statements reflect the usual dosage, but are perhaps not necessarily for you or for your child.
To avoid overdose, between the income of Primperan a time interval (at least 6 hours in children under 15 years) to comply, even when the dose was completely broken.
Adults
Adults generally take 1 tablet or 10 ml solution, 3 times per day before meals.
For suppositories, the usual dose is 1 to 2 per day. At which time they are applied, determined by your doctor or health care professional.
Infants and children up to 3 years
For infants and young children up to 3 years prescribed in general drop: 1 drop per kg body weight of the child, 3 times per day before meals or directly to the Saugfläschchen.
A 5-kg infant therefore be administered as 3-times daily 5 drops.
Children from 4 to 10 years
For children aged 4 to 10 years drops or oral solution should be prescribed.
Drops: In general 1 drop per kg body weight, 3 times per day before meals.
Oral Solution: In general, 1 ml per 10 kg body weight, 3 times per day before meals.
A 20-kg child are administered so 3 times daily either 20 drops or 2 ml drinking solution.
Children over 11 years
For over 11 years, depending on the circumstances prescribed either oral solution or tablets or suppositories children.
Tablets: In general, a half tablet, 2 to 3 times per day before meals.
Oral Solution: In general, 1 ml per 10 kg body weight, 3 times per day before meals, eg 3 times per day 5 ml for a 50-pound youth.
Children Suppository: 1 half suppository 2 to 3 times per day (the cones can easily be cut in half).
The drops are taken with a little water or fruit juice. You may also be added to the contents of a Saugfläschchens.
For the oral solution using the leaflet enclosed in the measuring spoon, so the exact prescribed dose can be taken.
The tablets can be taken with half a glass of water.
Do not change from the prescribed dosage. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or your doctor or pharmacist.
If you miss a dose Primperan, you can catch up on the same day, but must be always observed a time lag of 6 hours between two doses.
Overdose
There have been no serious consequences of overdosage have been reported, even after taking massive doses (in error or with suicidal intent).
Consult your doctor in case of overdose or your doctor.
Associated risks?
There are sometimes drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, sleep disorders, behavioral problems (such as mania or depression), irritability, restlessness, rapid pulse, menstrual disorders, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, incontinence, and hypersensitivity in the form of skin irritation or observed allergies.
Furthermore, you may experience neurological symptoms (eg involuntary movements, epileptic seizures), especially in children and young adults, even after a single intake of Primperan: These reactions disappear after discontinuation of treatment for themselves and complete. It can also cause involuntary movements are primarily of the facial muscles (known as tardive dyskinesia), particularly in elderly patients in the event of a long-term treatment.
If you feel that the drug will not be tolerated or if you notice any other side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist or your doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms occur during treatment, it is advisable to interrupt the treatment until your doctor or health care professional has examined you.
More information
Like all medications must be Primperan in the original packaging, protected from light and kept out of reach of children in your medicine cabinet.
Oral solution, drops, suppositories for adults and children: below 30 ° C..
Tablets: Store at room temperature (15-25 ° C).
This medicine should not be used until the date marked on the container.
This drug has been prescribed by your health care provider: Follow his or her instructions carefully you follow the prescribed treatment to interrupt, you do not and you do not manage it on its own again without first your doctor or to.'ve asked your doctor.
Further information can be obtained from your doctor or pharmacist or your doctor or pharmacist. These people have the detailed technical information.
To avoid overdose, between the income of Primperan a time interval (at least 6 hours in children under 15 years) to comply, even when the dose was completely broken.