BARALGIN M 500 mg/ml, 5 ml — 5 ampoules
Product Description
BARALGIN M 500 mg/ml is an injectable medicine containing metamizole sodium, an analgesic with pain-relieving and fever-reducing effects. It is used for certain types of severe pain and, where indicated, fever that has not responded adequately to other treatments. The 5 ml ampoule contains 2,500 mg of metamizole sodium.
The injection should be used only under medical supervision because it can cause serious adverse reactions, including a significant drop in blood pressure and rare but potentially life-threatening blood disorders.
What Is BARALGIN M Used For?
Depending on the local approved product information, it may be used for:
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Severe acute or chronic pain.
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Pain following surgery or injury.
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Colic and certain types of spasmodic pain.
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Pain associated with some serious illnesses.
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Fever that has not responded adequately to other treatments.
Active Ingredient
Metamizole sodium — 500 mg/ml.
Each 5 ml ampoule contains 2,500 mg of metamizole sodium.
How Does BARALGIN M Work?
Metamizole helps relieve pain and reduce fever. It may also have a spasm-relieving effect in certain conditions.
Administration
BARALGIN M injection may be administered intravenously or intramuscularly, according to the specific product leaflet and the healthcare professional’s instructions. Intravenous administration must be performed slowly with appropriate monitoring because blood pressure can fall sharply.
Do not inject this medicine yourself. The dose and route must be determined by a healthcare professional.
Possible Side Effects
Possible adverse effects include:
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Allergic reactions, including severe reactions.
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A sudden drop in blood pressure.
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Skin rash or other hypersensitivity reactions.
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Rare but serious reductions in white blood cells, including agranulocytosis.
Seek urgent medical attention if you develop difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or signs of a serious blood disorder such as fever, chills, sore throat, or painful sores in the mouth.
Warnings and Precautions
Tell your healthcare professional about allergies to metamizole or related medicines, blood disorders, kidney or liver problems, low blood pressure, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and any medicines you take.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding requires particular caution and must follow the applicable product leaflet and medical advice. Contraindications and age restrictions vary by product registration and country.
Storage
Store according to the package leaflet. The cited product information specifies protection from light and storage at 8–25°C. Keep out of the reach of children and do not use after the expiry date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the active ingredient in BARALGIN M?
Metamizole sodium, at a concentration of 500 mg/ml.
How much medicine is in a 5 ml ampoule?
Each 5 ml ampoule contains 2,500 mg of metamizole sodium.
Is BARALGIN M an injection for self-use?
No. It should be administered by a healthcare professional with appropriate monitoring.
BARALGIN M 500 mg/ml, 5 ml is an injectable pain-relieving and fever-reducing medicine containing metamizole sodium. It is used for selected severe pain conditions and certain cases of persistent fever. Because serious allergic reactions, low blood pressure and rare blood disorders can occur, it must be used according to the local product leaflet and under medical supervision.
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