Metamizole = Dipyrone = Noramidopyrine Injectable

Therapeutic action

• Analgesic, antipyretic

Indications

• Pain, fever

Forms and strengths, route of administration

• 1 g in 2 ml ampoule (500 mg/ml) for IM, SC or slow IV injection or infusion

Dosage

• Adult: 500 mg every 8 hours if necessary

Duration

• As short as possible.

Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions

• May cause:
  • severe agranulocytosis, potentially fatal, regardless of dose or duration of treatment; 
  • allergic reactions, anaphylactic shock.
• Pregnancy: CONTRA-INDICATED
• Breast-feeding: CONTRA-INDICATED

Remarks

Metamizole is not included in the WHO list of essential medicines.

Storage

- Below 25 °C