WHAT SOLPADEINE Soluble tablets IS AND WHAT IT IS USED?
SOLPADEINE contains three active ingredients: acetaminophen - analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever), codeine phosphate - analgesic and caffeine, which enhances the analgesic effect.
SOLPADEINE recommended for fast relief of mild to moderate pain (rheumatic pain, headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat pain, sinusitis and dental interventions, such as tooth extraction, menstrual and muscle aches), to influence the high temperature and other symptoms of colds and flu.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SOLPADEINE Soluble tablets
Remember: Contains paracetamol.
Do not take other medicines containing paracetamol.
Do not take SOLPADEINE if you are allergic to paracetamol, codeine and caffeine or any of the other ingredients listed below.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking SOLPADEINE if:
have kidney or liver disease;
suffering from hypertrophy (enlargement) of the prostate;
have severe inflammation or blockage;
You are pregnant or breastfeeding;
have respiratory diseases occurring with shortness of breath;
take medications prescribed for depression or other drugs affecting the central nervous system, for example. sedatives and hypnotics;
taking metoclopramide, domperidone (used for treatment of nausea and vomiting) or cholestyramine, used to lower cholesterol;
taking anticoagulants - medicines used to thin the blood;
You are on a low salt diet, because each tablet contains 398 mg of sodium (796 mg sodium per dose of two tablets);
suffer from congenital fructose intolerance, you have glucose / galactose malabsorption syndrome or sugar / isomaltase deficit due to the 50 mg of sorbitol (E420) in each tablet.
This medicine contains caffeine. Avoid eating large amounts of tea, coffee or caffeine containing drinks while taking SOLPADEINE. The increased intake of caffeine can make you irritable and stressed, have trouble sleeping or experiencing unpleasant feeling of tightness and heaviness in the chest.
Pregnancy and lactation
The combination acetaminophen / codeine / caffeine is not recommended during pregnancy.
Available data do not suggest that paracetamol is contraindicated during lactation.
Caffeine is excreted into breast milk and may have a stimulating effect on the infant, but toxic concentrations were observed.
Breastfeeding women should monitor your baby during treatment for possible occurrence of increased sleepiness, lethargy, difficulty in sucking or breathing, decreased tone. In the event of such symptoms need immediate medical attention.
Do not use SOLPADEINE or another product containing codeine while breastfeeding except on the recommendation of a doctor. The use of such products may harm your baby.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
SOLPADEINE may cause dizziness. If you feel dizzy, do not drive a car or operate machinery.
3. HOW TO TAKE SOLPADEINE Soluble tablets?
For oral administration.
Adults, including those over 60 and children 12 years and above:
One to two tablets dissolved at not less than half a glass of water, up to four times a day if necessary.
The dose should not be taken at intervals shorter than four hours.
Adults: Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children aged 12 G .: Do not take more than 6 tablets for 24 hours.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Do not take more than 10 days without consulting a doctor.
If symptoms persist for more than three days, consult your doctor.
What should you do if you take too much?
If you take more than the recommended dose, seek immediate medical attention, even if you feel better. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver damage.
It contains codeine: regular use for a long period of time can lead to symptoms such as anxiety and irritability when you stop taking this medicine. If you need to take this medicine for a longer period of time, consult your doctor.
What should you do if you forget or you forget to take the required dose?
A dose when you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
In paracetamol side effects are rare. May occur allergic reactions, for example. skin rash. Stop taking the drug and consult your doctor if you:
observe any allergic reaction such as itching, rash, breathing problems, the occurrence of swelling of the lips, tongue, throat or face;
are sores in the mouth;
you had breathing problems when using aspirin or NSAIDs;
you have unexpected bleeding or bruising binge.
Codeine can cause constipation, nausea, dizziness or sleepiness, but these side effects occur very rarely in adopting the recommended doses. The most commonly observed side effects with caffeine are nausea due to gastrointestinal irritation, insomnia and anxiety as a result of stimulating the central nervous system. Consult your doctor if you experience any unexpected reactions.
5. HOW TO STORE SOLPADEINE Soluble tablets
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store above 25 ° C.
Do not use after the date indicated on the packaging.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What SOLPADEINE?
Each tablet contains:
paracetamol 500 mg;
codeine phosphate 8 mg;
caffeine 30 mg.
The tablet also contains sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol (E420), sodium saccharin, sodium lauryl sulfate, citric acid, sodium carbonate, polyvidone, liquid silicone, and purified water.
Looks SOLPADEINE Effervescent tablets and contents of the pack?
SOLPADEINE Soluble tablets are white, round tablets scored on one side, packaged in two-layer laminated film.
The carton may contain 12, 24, 48 or 96 tablets.