Description
Each Soluble tablet contains the following active ingredients:
- Paracetamol Ph. Eur… 500 mg.
- Caffeine Ph. Eur…. 30 mg.
- Codeine phosphate Ph. Eur …. 8 mg.
Indications
Solpadeine contains paracetamol which is clinically proven analgesic and antipyretic. codeine which is an analgesic, and caffeine which is an adjuvant to the analgesic effect of paracetamol.
Solpadeine Soluble Tablets are especially suitable for pain that requires stronger analgesia than single ingredient analgesics alone. Solpadeine is recommended for treatment of headache, migraine, muscle ache, dysmenorrhoea, sore throat, musculoskeletal pain, sciatica, pain associated with sinusitis, neuralgia, pain after dental procedures/ tooth extraction, toothache and pain of osteoarthritis.
Dosage and administration
- For oral administration only.
- This product contains paracetamol, caffeine and codeine. Do not take this product with any other product containing paracetamol or codeine.
- Solpadeine Soluble Tablets are suitable for adults and and Patients over 18 years of age.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Do not use Solpadeine for longer than 7 days without asking your physician.
Adults( including elderly) and patients aged 18 years and over
- 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as required.
- Should be dissolved in at least half glass of water.
- Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
- Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children
Solpadeine Soluble should not be used by patients under 18 years.
Adverse Reactions
Paracetamol
Adverse event frequencies have been estimated to be very rare. These adverse events Includes: thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions including Skin rashes, angioedema, and stevens Johnson syndrome, bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin other NSAIDs and hepatic dysfunction.
Caffeine
When the recommended dosing regimen is combined with dietary caffeine intake, , the resulting higher dose of caffeine may increase the potential for caffeine-related adverse effects such as insomnia, Nervousness, Dizziness, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances and palpitations.
Codeine
Drug dependency can occur after prolonged use of codeine at higher doses, the frequency of reactions is not known but includes: constipation, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, acute pancreatitis in patients with a history of cholecystectomy, dizziness, worsening of headache with prolonged use, drowsiness, pruritus and sweating.
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Use of this product should be avoided during pregnancy.
- Use of this product must not be used while breast-feeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
Patient Information Leaflet
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