Solpadine capsule 20 tablets
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Product description
What is Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine and its use: This medicine consists of three active ingredients; Paracetamol, Codeine, and Caffeine. Paracetamol is a medicine belonging to a class of medicines known as pain relievers and fever reducers. Phosphate of Codeine is a medicine belonging to a class of medicines known as "opioid analgesics," and it is a mild pain reliever and a light cough suppressant. Caffeine is used to increase the absorption of Paracetamol and 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, opioids, or any ingredients of this medicine. Inform your doctor about allergies and symptoms you have. If you are taking other products containing acetaminophen. Make sure 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 MAO inhibitors (used to treat depression). If you have had a previous head injury or a problem causing increased intracranial pressure. If you are aware that your body usually converts Codeine to Morphine very quickly. Do not give Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine to patients who have severe sleep apnea syndrome (stop and resume breathing repeatedly during sleep) who are 18 years old or younger and who have had tonsil or adenoid removal. Children under 12 years old.
Precautions and warnings: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, rash, facial or neck swelling, low blood pressure, and dizziness. Be sure to inform 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 daily. Long-term use of this medicine may be harmful to your liver. Contact your doctor if symptoms are not relieved. Inform your doctor if you are intolerant to certain types of sugars or have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Tell your doctor if you are a chronic alcohol consumer, have had gallbladder removal, suffer from malnutrition or dehydration, have thyroid or abdominal problems, low blood pressure, or hemolytic anemia (a type of anemia). Inform 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 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 feelings of tension and irritability. It has been shown that this medicine converts to Morphine in some patients. Be sure to discuss with your doctor if you experience side effects of rapid conversion of this medicine to Morphine, such as confusion, pinpoint pupils, slow or shallow breathing, constipation, drowsiness, nausea or vomiting, and loss of appetite. Stop the medicine immediately if any of these signs appear.
Possible side effects of Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine: Possible side effects include signs of allergic reactions, such as rash and itching, and signs of breathing problems like difficulty breathing, which are more likely if you have previously experienced them after taking 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 dependence if used for a long time.
Other medicines and Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine: Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or 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 thinners (such as warfarin) and need to take painkillers daily. Chronic use of painkillers and blood thinners may increase bleeding risk. If you are taking other medicines containing Paracetamol. If you are taking antidepressants (including MAO inhibitors), sedatives, phenothiazines, alcohol, or any other medicine that can cause drowsiness. If you are taking Probenecid (used for gout). If you are taking decongestants (used to reduce nasal congestion).
How to take Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine: Adults: Take one to two capsules orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Adolescents aged 16 to 18: Take one to two capsules orally every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Adolescents aged 12 to 15: Take one capsule orally every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 capsules in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years: Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years. Talk to your doctor and stop taking the medicine if pain is not relieved within 3 days or if you feel unwell or new signs or symptoms appear. Take capsules with food or without. Take the capsule after food if you have stomach pain. Take the capsule 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 containing Paracetamol or Codeine.
How to store Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine: Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Do not store the medicine at temperatures above 25°C. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package. Keep the medicine in its original container to protect from moisture and light. Do not use damaged capsules. Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.
Product details: Brand: Solpadeine
Product model: Capsules

