Over-the-counter (OTC)

Solpadeine 500 mg / 8 mg / 30 mg X 12  tablets
 What is and what it is used Solpadeine:

Active ingredient: paracetamol
    ATC Class: Nervous System> Analgesics> Analgesics-antipyretics> Anilides, N02B
    Disorders headache, migraine, toothache, muscle or joint pain, neuralgia, pain ENT (sore throat, sinus pain) or in case of painful menstruation
    Therapeutic Action: analgesic, antipyretic
    Format:  tablet
    Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Dungarvan Ltd.

Solpadeine contains three active ingredients paracetamol used as an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (lowers fever), codeine phosphate used as analgesic and caffeine for the rapid relief of pain of moderate to severe.
Solpadeine is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of short-term pains of moderate to severe various sites headache, migraine, toothache, pain in the muscles or joints, nerve pain, ENT (sore throat, pain the sinuses), or in the case of painful menstruation. Also Solpadeine it is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of fever of colds and flu.
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Before you use Solpadeine

Do not use Solpadeine
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol, caffeine, codeine, other opioids or any of the other ingredients of Solpadeine;
- Children and adolescents under 12 years
- If you have bleeding disorders or other diseases with risk of bleeding;
- If you have liver problems;
- If you have severe kidney problems;
- If you have gastrointestinal bleeding,
- If you have asthma, increased tracheobronchial secretions or severe breathing problems (due to the presence of codeine)
- In case of injuries to the head and high intracranial pressure (eg due to a brain hemorrhage or brain tumors);
- If you have acute infectious diarrhea;
- If you have subocclusion or ileus (bowel muscles a situation that does not allow movement of food through them, resulting in intestinal blockage);
- If you have liver surgery, gallbladder or bile duct (biliary tract);
- If you are taking medicines to treat depression called MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors - medicines to treat depression) or have done so in the past 2 weeks
- In the case of acute alcoholism (due to the presence of codeine);
- If the patient is in a coma (not to be administered opioid analgesics, eg codeine);
- If you have enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
- During pregnancy and lactation.

Take special care with Solpadeine
Because it contains paracetamol
- If you often drink large amounts of alcohol frequently;
- If you have liver or kidney;
- If you have pre-existing liver damage (hepatotoxicity risk increases) (due to the presence of paracetamol);
Because it contains codeine
- If you suffer from cardiovascular disease (irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure)
- Used in high doses for a long time could develop addiction and the emergence of symptoms of insomnia or irritability type stop taking the medicine; This drug should be administered in the lowest dose for the shortest time to relieve symptoms. Routine use for extended periods, unless it is done under medical supervision, can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
- If you suffer from gallbladder surgery, codeine can cause acute abdominal pain syndrome, biliary or pancreatic type;
- If you productive cough, codeine may prevent mucus tracheobronchial. Caution should be exercised in patients with limited lung function, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronhoree, tuberculosis, severe chest trauma (codeine depresses breathing and interfere with compensatory mechanisms triggered by deficit pulmonary ventilation). The phenomena can aggravate asthmatic obstructive (favors bronchospasm).
- Caution should be exercised in the following cases: in elderly or debilitated physical with head injury, intracranial hypertension, adrenal insufficiency, myasthenia gravis, acute abdomen, hypothyroidism, prostatic hypertrophy or urethral stricture, chronic constipation.
- Not recommended in patients with ulcerative colitis (may cause toxic dilation of the colon). Use should be avoided in patients with pancreatitis. Hypovolemia, chronic pulmonary heart, myocardial infarction, acute hypotensive state of shock invite accidents. The risk of seizure can be increased when the codeine are administered to patients with cerebral edema and epilepsy. Light-headedness can be aggravated.
Because it contains caffeine
- Do not drink excessive amounts of coffee and tea during treatment (because of the caffeine).
Related Solpadeine
Patients should be advised not to use concomitant medications paracetamol and codeine-based.
Athletes should be aware that this medicine contains an active principle which may induce a positive doping tests.


Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Solpadeine and other concomitant medications may affect each other.

Using Solpadeine with food and drink:
Excessive consumption of coffee, tea or other energy drinks with Solpadeine use can cause a feeling of tension and irritation, so caution is needed when administering the drug.
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during treatment.
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Solpadeine not be administered during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless your doctor considers this necessary. During lactation codeine may affect the baby.
Driving and using machines
Solpadeine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. You should not drive or operate machinery until you know to what extent this medicine affects you.

Using Solpadeine:

Always use Solpadeine exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Oral:
Adults, elderly patients (with normal renal and hepatic function) and adolescents over 12 years:
The usual dose is 1-2 Solpadeine tablets administered orally ; if necessary, the dose can be repeated every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 4 doses per day (8 tablets in 24 hours).
Do not use in a range of less than 4 hours.
There should be administered over a period of 7 days without consulting a doctor.
Children:
This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years.
Duration of treatment
Solpadeine not be used in high doses or more than 3 consecutive days without medical advice.
Directions
If you use more than you should Solpadeine
If you take more tablets than the recommended dose, contact your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. It is important to tell your doctor even if you feel well. In case of overdose there is a risk of serious liver injuries and respiratory disorders appearance.
If you forget to Solpadeine
Do not take a double dose to make up the missed dose.
Do not exceed the recommended dose. If you exceed the recommended dose, contact your doctor even if you feel bad.
If you have any further questions regarding this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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