Solpadeine Soluble Tablet 20pcs

What is paracetamol/codeine/caffeine and what is it used for?

This medication consists of three active ingredients; Paracetamol, Codeine and Caffeine. Paracetamol is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines known as pain relievers and antipyretics. Codeine phosphate is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines known as "opioid analgesics", and it is a mild pain reliever and a mild antitussive. Caffeine is used to increase the absorption of paracetamol and to enhance its analgesic effect. This combination of active ingredients is used to relieve moderate pain.

Do not take Paracetamol / Codeine / Caffeine:

If you are allergic to paracetamol, codeine, caffeine, opioid painkillers, or any of the ingredients in this medicine. Tell your doctor about your allergies and signs.

If you are taking other products that contain acetaminophen. Make sure not to exceed the dose.

If you suffer from breathing difficulties or asthma.

If you suffer from chronic constipation.

If you are breastfeeding.

If you have recently had bile duct surgery.

if you are taking or have taken in the past 14 days medicines known as MAO inhibitors (used to treat depression).

If you have had a previous head injury or a problem causing increased pressure within the skull.

If you realize that your body usually converts codeine to morphine very quickly.

Do not give paracetamol/codeine/caffeine to patients

People with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (breathing stops and resumes frequently during sleep) who are 18 years of age or younger and who have had a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy.

Children under 12 years old.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure and dizziness.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, including alcoholic liver disease, or if you have mild arthritis (arthritis) and need to take painkillers on a daily basis.

Long-term use of this medicine may be harmful to your liver.

Call your doctor if symptoms are not relieved.

Tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

Tell your doctor if you are a chronic consumer of alcohol, have had a cholecystectomy, are malnourished or dehydrated, have a thyroid or abdominal problem, low blood pressure, or hemolytic anemia (a type of anemia).

Tell your doctor if you have a glutathione deficiency.

Talk to your doctor if you weigh less than 50 kg.

Make sure to take this medicine at the lowest possible dose and for the shortest amount of time.

Make sure to avoid excessive intake of caffeinated products (such as tea, coffee, and some canned drinks). Taking this medicine with caffeinated products may cause you to feel jittery and irritable.

This drug has been shown to convert to morphine in some patients. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you experience side effects of quickly switching this drug to morphine, such as confusion, narrowing of the eyes, slow or shallow breathing, constipation, drowsiness, nausea or vomiting and decreased appetite. Stop the medication immediately if you develop any of these signs.

Possible side effects of Paracetamol / Codeine / Caffeine:

Possible side effects of paracetamol/codeine/caffeine include signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash and itching, signs of breathing problems such as difficulty breathing which is more likely to occur if you have had them previously after taking pain medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen, sudden weight loss, nausea, yellowing of the skin and eyes, loss of appetite, unexplained bleeding or bruising, stomach pain. Common side effects include nausea, constipation, dizziness, vomiting, drowsiness, worsening headache, and dependence on the medication if used for a long period of time.

Other medicines and paracetamol/codeine/caffeine:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any of the following medicines:

if you are taking metoclopramide or domperidone (used for vomiting or nausea).

if you are taking cholestyramine (used to lower cholesterol).

If you are taking blood-thinning medications (such as warfarin) and need to take a pain reliever every day. Chronic use of pain relievers and blood-thinning medications may increase the risk of bleeding.

If you are taking other medicines that contain paracetamol.

if you are taking antidepressants (including MAO inhibitors), sedatives, phenothiazines, alcohol, or any other medicine that can make you sleepy.

if you are taking probenecid (used to treat gout).

if you are taking decongestants (used to reduce nasal congestion).

How to take Paracetamol / Codeine / Caffeine:

Adults: Take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hours, as needed. Make sure not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Adolescents aged 16 to 18 years: Take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed. Make sure not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Adolescents 12 to 15 years of age: Take one tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed. Make sure not to exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years old: Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years old.

Talk to your doctor and stop taking the medication if the pain is not relieved within 3 days or if you feel worse or start new signs or symptoms.

Take the tablets with or without food. Take the tablet after food if you have stomach pain.

Take the tablet with a full glass of water.

Do not take a higher dose than recommended and do not take the medicine more often than every 4 hours.

Do not take this medicine with other medicines that contain paracetamol or codeine.

How to store Paracetamol/Codine/Caffeine:

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Do not store the medicine at a temperature above 25 ° C.

Do not use the medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.

Keep the medicine in its original package to protect it from moisture and light.

Do not use damaged grains.

Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.

pharmacy :

Online Pharmacy - Taj Al Dawaa Pharmacy.

Trade Name:

Solpadeine effervescent capsules 20 tablets.

The scientific name:

Paracetamol 500 mg / Codeine 8 mg / Caffeine 30 mg Tablets.

Category:

Over-the-counter medications.

Company:

Solpadeine.

For more information about Solpadeine effervescent capsules 20 tablets, please visit the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website.