Lisador is a remedy that has three active substances in its composition: dipyrone, promethazine hydrochloride and adiphenine hydrochloride, which are indicated for the treatment of pain, fever and colic.
This medicine can be found in pharmacies for a price of about 6 to 32 reais, depending on the size of the package and can be purchased without a prescription.
What is it for
Lisador has in its composition dipyrone which is an analgesic and antipyretic, promethazine hydrochloride, which is an antihistamine, sedative, anti-emetic and anticholinergic, and adiphenine is antispasmodic and smooth muscle relaxant. Due to these properties, this medicine is used for:
- Treatment of painful manifestations; Lower fever; Gastrointestinal tract cramps; Kidney and liver cramps; Headaches; Muscle, joint and postoperative pain.
The action of this medication starts about 20 to 30 minutes after ingestion and its analgesic effect lasts for about 4 to 6 hours.
How to use
The dosage varies depending on the pharmaceutical form and age:
1. Pills
The recommended dose of Lisador is 1 tablet every 6 hours in children over 12 and 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours in adults. The medicine should be taken with water and without chewing. The maximum dose should not exceed 8 tablets daily.
2. Drops
The average dose for children over 2 years of age is 9 to 18 drops every 6 hours, not to exceed 70 drops daily. For adults, the recommended dose is 33 to 66 drops every 6 hours, not to exceed 264 drops a day.
3. Injectable
The recommended average dose is half to one ampoule intramuscularly at minimum intervals of 6 hours. The injection must be performed by a healthcare professional.
Who should not use
This remedy should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to any of the components present in the formula, in people with kidney, heart problems, blood vessels, liver, porphyria and specific blood problems, such as agranulocytopenia and genetic deficiency of the glucose- 6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
It is also contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to pyrazolonic derivatives or acetylsalicylic acid or in people who have gastroduodenal ulcers.
In addition, it should also not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The tablets should not be used in children under 12 years of age. Discover natural options to combat the most common pains.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Lisador are itching and redness of the skin, decreased blood pressure, reddish urine, loss of appetite, nausea, gastric discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth and respiratory tract, difficulty urinating, heartburn, fever, eye problems, headache and dry skin.
