Solpadeine 500 mg 20 capsules
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Product description
What are the uses of paracetamol/codeine/caffeine? This mixture consists of three active ingredients: paracetamol, codeine, and caffeine. Paracetamol belongs to a class of medicines known as analgesics and antipyretics. Codeine phosphate is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines known as "opioid analgesics," and it is a moderate pain reliever and mild cough suppressant. Caffeine is used to increase the absorption of paracetamol and enhance its analgesic effect. This mixture of active ingredients is used to relieve moderate pain. Do not take paracetamol/codeine/caffeine: if you are allergic to paracetamol, or codeine, or caffeine, or opioids, or any ingredients of this medicine, inform your doctor about the allergy and its symptoms. If you are taking other products containing paracetamol, ensure not to exceed the dose. If you have difficulty breathing or asthma. If you have chronic constipation. If you are breastfeeding. If you recently had surgery on the bile duct. If you are taking or have taken in the past 14 days medications known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) (used to treat depression). If you have had a previous head injury or a problem causing increased intracranial pressure (increased pressure in your head). If you know that your body usually converts codeine to morphine very quickly. Do not give paracetamol/codeine/caffeine to: patients suffering from severe sleep apnea syndrome (repeated stopping and restarting breathing during sleep) and those aged 18 years or less who have had tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy (removal of tonsils in the nose and throat). Children under 12 years old. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any allergic reactions, such as difficulty breathing, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure, or dizziness. Make sure to inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, including alcoholic liver disease, or if you suffer from mild arthritis and need to take painkillers daily. Long-term use of this medicine may be harmful to the liver. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve. Tell your doctor if you have intolerance to certain types of sugars, or a deficiency in the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Inform your doctor if you are a chronic alcohol consumer, or have had gallbladder removal surgery, or suffer from malnutrition or dehydration, or have thyroid or abdominal problems, or low blood pressure, or hemolytic anemia (a type of anemia). Tell your doctor if you have glutathione deficiency. Talk to your doctor if your weight is less than 50 kg. Make sure to take this medicine at the lowest possible dose and for the shortest possible duration. Avoid excessive intake of products containing caffeine (such as tea, coffee, and some canned drinks). Taking this medicine with products containing caffeine may cause tension and irritability. Some studies have shown that this medicine converts to morphine in some patients. Consult your doctor if you notice any side effects from the rapid conversion of this medicine to morphine, such as confusion, pinpoint pupils, slow or shallow breathing, constipation, drowsiness, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite. Stop taking the medicine immediately if any of these symptoms appear. Possible side effects: Potential side effects of paracetamol/codeine/caffeine include signs of allergic reactions, such as rash and itching, breathing problems like difficulty breathing, which are more likely if you have previously experienced them after taking similar painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen, sudden weight loss, nausea, yellowing of the skin and eyes, loss of appetite, unexplained bleeding or bruising, and stomach pain. Common side effects include nausea, constipation, dizziness, vomiting, drowsiness, worsening headache, and drug dependence if used for a long time. Other medicines and paracetamol/codeine/caffeine: Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. If you are taking metoclopramide or domperidone (used for vomiting or nausea). If you are taking cholestyramine (used to lower cholesterol levels). If you are taking blood thinners (such as warfarin) and need to take pain relief daily. Concurrent use of painkillers and blood thinners may increase the risk of bleeding. If you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol. If you are taking antidepressants (including monoamine oxidase inhibitors), sedatives, analgesics, phenothiazines, alcohol, or any other drug that may cause drowsiness. 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

