Norovirus

Symptoms Infection with norovirus manifests as gastroenteritis with diarrhea without blood in the stool and/or with violent, even explosive vomiting. Vomiting is more common in children. Furthermore, accompanying symptoms such as nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, headache, and mild fever may occur. An asymptomatic course is also possible. The duration of the … Norovirus

Paracetamol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Paracetamol is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, melting tablets, effervescent tablets, as granules, drops, syrups, suppositories, soft capsules, and infusion solution, among others (e.g., Acetalgin, Dafalgan, Panadol, and Tylenol). Paracetamol was not approved until the 1950s (Panadol, Tylenol), although it was developed in the 19th century. It has been registered … Paracetamol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Teething Discomfort

Background The first baby teeth usually appear between 6 and 12 months of age. Rarely, they erupt before 3 months of age or not until after 12 months of age. After 2 to 3 years at the latest, all teeth have erupted. Symptoms Numerous signs and symptoms are traditionally attributed to teething. However, a causal … Teething Discomfort

Fever in Infants and Young Children

Symptoms In infants and young children, fever manifests itself as an elevated body temperature that can usually be felt on the skin. Possible accompanying symptoms include lassitude, irritability, loss of appetite, pain, shiny eyes, and red skin. Fever can be both harmless and an expression of a serious illness that can lead to dangerous complications … Fever in Infants and Young Children

Acute Sinusitis

Anatomical background Humans have 4 sinuses, the maxillary sinuses, the frontal sinuses, the ethmoid sinuses, and the sphenoid sinuses. They are connected to the nasal cavity by 1-3 mm narrow bony openings called ostia and are lined with a thin respiratory epithelium with goblet cells and seromucous glands. The ciliated hairs provide clearance of mucus … Acute Sinusitis

Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Symptoms Hallux valgus (“crooked toe”) refers to a deformity of the big toe that deviates outward at the metatarsophalangeal joint. It is based on a deviation of the metatarsal bone towards the inside. Due to this malposition, sometimes severe pain, pressure and friction complaints, swelling, inflammation, corns, calluses as well as sensory disturbances develop as … Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Acute Pain

Symptoms Pain is an unpleasant and subjective sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. Acute pain may be accompanied by activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in rapid heartbeat, deep breathing, hypertension, sweating, and nausea, among other symptoms. Pain has several components: Sensory/discriminative: … Acute Pain

Thomapyrin®

Thomapyrin® is a combination preparation consisting of the active ingredients paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid (ASS) and caffeine. It is marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG (Vienna, Austria). It is one of the most widely used over-the-counter pain-relieving drugs in Germany. Thomapyrin® is mostly used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Composition Thomapyrin® is … Thomapyrin®

Application and dosage | Thomapyrin®

Application and dosage Thomapyrin® can be taken by adults and adolescents from 12 years of age for the treatment of mild acute pain to moderately severe pain, e.g. headache and toothache, fever (for pain and fever treatment). Thomapyrin® should not be taken for more than 3-4 days, unless otherwise directed by the treating physician. Up … Application and dosage | Thomapyrin®

Interactions | Thomapyrin®

Interactions The simultaneous use of various anticoagulants such as ASS 100, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, Xarelto, heparin or Marcumar® increases the risk of bleeding. Problems in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. ulcers) occur more frequently if other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/antirheumatic drugs (NSAIDs) or cortisone preparations (corticosteroids) are taken in parallel or alcohol is consumed. The effect of diuretics … Interactions | Thomapyrin®

Combination Products

Definition Drugs today usually contain a defined active pharmaceutical ingredient. However, numerous drugs with two or more active substances also exist. These are called combination drugs or fixed combinations. For example, Aspirin C contains both acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin C. Many blood pressure medications are combination preparations, for example perindopril + indapamide or candesartan + … Combination Products