The Spanish Ministry of Health has launched a precautionary warning with the use of Nolotil (Metamizole) at the behest of the British National Health Service which detected ten cases of serious reactions in English tourists who took this medicine in Spain.

1. Nolotil (Magnesium Metamizole) is a painkiller widely used in Spain and Latin America. It has good analgesic power.

2. In several countries it is prohibited due to the risk of serious blood reactions (loss of white blood cells). These reactions are rare.

3. It seems that in the Spanish population the serious reactions are less frequent.

Is it safe to take nolotil"

We will answer that like any medicine:

1. It should be used with caution, the shortest possible time at the lowest possible dose and if possible under the supervision of your doctor.
2. It is reasonable to avoid it in northern Europe people and in the elderly or frail people in whom it is suspected to be dangerous.

El Ministerio de Sanidad español ha lanzado un aviso de precaución con el uso del Nolotil (Metamizol) a instancias del Servicio Nacional de Salud británico que detectó diez casos de reacciones graves en turistas ingleses que tomaron ese medicamento en España.

1. El Nolotil (Metamizol Magnésico) es un fármaco contra el dolor muy utilizado en España y latinoamérica. Tiene buena potencia analgésica.

2. En varios países está prohibido por el riesgo de reacciones sanguíneas graves (pérdida de glóbulos bla...