Solpadeine Max Soluble 32 Tabs
weight: 0.15kg
RRP: £5.89
Price: £4.69
Solpadeine Max Soluble 32 Tabs
Each tablet contains Paracetamol Ph Eur 500 mg, Codeine phosphate hemihydrate Ph Eur 12.8 mg
Each tablet contains Paracetamol Ph Eur 500 mg, Codeine phosphate hemihydrate Ph Eur 12.8 mg
Solpadeine Max Soluble 32 Tabs: For the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone
USE ONLY FOR THREE DAYS
USE ONLY FOR THREE DAYS
Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets are recommended for the relief of mild to moderate pain, for example, headache (including migraine), sinusitis, dental pain, arthritic and rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, sprains and strains and dysmenorrhoea. It may also be used to relieve the pain and febrile symptoms of influenza
Posology and method of administration
Adults (including the elderly)
Two tablets up to 4 times a day. This dose should not be repeated at more than 4 hour intervals, and not more than 4 doses should be given in any 24 hour period. Do not take for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor.
Children
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
For oral adminstration only.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to paracetamol, codeine, opioid analgesics or any of the other constituents.
Use of codeine containing products is contraindicated in mothers who are breast feeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
Special warnings and precautions for use
Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with renal or hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Patients should be advised to consult their doctor if their headaches become persistent.
Patients should be advised not to take other paracetamol or codeine-containing products concurrently.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Patients with obstructive bowel disorders or acute abdominal conditions should consult a doctor before using this product.
Patients with a history of cholecystectomy should consult a doctor before using this product as it may cause acute pancreatitis in some patients.
The label will state:
Front of pack
•€• Can cause addiction
•€• Use for 3 days only
Back of pack
•€• Solpadeine Max tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least four hours after taking any other painkiller before you take this medicine. For: migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain, strains & sprains and sciatica.
•€• If you need to take this medicine continuously for more than 3 days you should see your doctor or pharmacist
•€• This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take continuously for more than 3 days. If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.
The leaflet will state:
Headlines section (to be prominently displayed)
•€• This medicine is for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain when other painkillers have not worked.
•€• You should only take this product for a maximum of 3 days at a time. If you need to take it for longer than 3 days you should see your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
•€• This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms from the medicine when you stop taking it.
•€• If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.
Section 1: What the medicine is for:
•€• Solpadeine Max tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. They can be used for migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, strains & sprains, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain and sciatica.
Section 2: Before taking
•€• This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms from the medicine when you stop taking it
•€• If you take a painkiller for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.
Section 3: Dosage
•€• Do not take for more than 3 days. If you need to use this medicine for more than 3 days you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist
•€• Possible withdrawal effects
This medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. When you stop taking it you may get withdrawal symptoms. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you think you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms.
Section 4: Side effects
•€• Some people may have side-effects when taking this medicine. If you have any unwanted side-effects you should seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side-effects via the internet at www.yellowcard.gov.uk; alternatively you can call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available between 10am-2pm Monday •€• Friday) or fill in a paper form available from your local pharmacy.
•€• How do I know if I am addicted?
If you take the medicine according to the instructions on the pack it is unlikely that you will become addicted to the medicine. However, if the following apply to you it is important that you talk to your doctor:
•€• You need to take the medicine for longer periods of time
•€• You need to take more than the recommended dose
•€• When you stop taking the medicine you feel very unwell
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Paracetamol
The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by colestyramine. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.
Opioid analgesics should be given with care to patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors. The effect of CNS depressants (including alcohol) may be potentiated by codeine; these interactions are unlikely to be significant at the dosage involved.
Codeine
Codeine may antagonize the effects of metoclopramide and domperidone on gastrointestinal motility.
Codeine potentiates the central depressive effects of central nervous system depressants including alcohol, anaesthetics, hypnotics, sedatives, tricyclic antidepressants and phenothiazines.
Opiate analgesics may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and result in serotonin syndrome
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy should be avoided, unless advised by a physician. This includes maternal use during labour because of the potential for respiratory depression in the neonate.
The safety of paracetamol-codeine during pregnancy has not been established relative to the possible adverse effects of foetal development.
Lactation
Codeine-containing products must not be used while breast feeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
In nursing mothers, who are ultra-rapid metabolisers of codeine, higher than expected serum and breast milk morphine levels can occur. Morphine toxicity in babies can cause excessive somnolence, hypotonia and difficulty breast feeding or breathing. In severe cases respiratory depression and death can occur. The lowest effective dose should be used, for the shortest possible time. Nursing mothers should be informed about carefully monitoring the infant during treatment for any sign and symptoms of morphine toxicity such as increased drowsiness or sedation, difficulty breast feeding, breathing difficulties, and decreased tone, and seeking immediate medical care if such symptoms or signs are notic
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery if affected by dizziness or sedation.
Overuse of this product, defined as consumption of quantities in excess of the recommended dose, or consumption for a prolonged period of time may lead to physical or psychological dependency. Symptoms of restlessness and irritability may result when treatment is stopped
Posology and method of administration
Adults (including the elderly)
Two tablets up to 4 times a day. This dose should not be repeated at more than 4 hour intervals, and not more than 4 doses should be given in any 24 hour period. Do not take for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor.
Children
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
For oral adminstration only.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to paracetamol, codeine, opioid analgesics or any of the other constituents.
Use of codeine containing products is contraindicated in mothers who are breast feeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
Special warnings and precautions for use
Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with renal or hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Patients should be advised to consult their doctor if their headaches become persistent.
Patients should be advised not to take other paracetamol or codeine-containing products concurrently.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Patients with obstructive bowel disorders or acute abdominal conditions should consult a doctor before using this product.
Patients with a history of cholecystectomy should consult a doctor before using this product as it may cause acute pancreatitis in some patients.
The label will state:
Front of pack
•€• Can cause addiction
•€• Use for 3 days only
Back of pack
•€• Solpadeine Max tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least four hours after taking any other painkiller before you take this medicine. For: migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain, strains & sprains and sciatica.
•€• If you need to take this medicine continuously for more than 3 days you should see your doctor or pharmacist
•€• This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take continuously for more than 3 days. If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.
The leaflet will state:
Headlines section (to be prominently displayed)
•€• This medicine is for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain when other painkillers have not worked.
•€• You should only take this product for a maximum of 3 days at a time. If you need to take it for longer than 3 days you should see your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
•€• This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms from the medicine when you stop taking it.
•€• If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.
Section 1: What the medicine is for:
•€• Solpadeine Max tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. They can be used for migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, strains & sprains, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain and sciatica.
Section 2: Before taking
•€• This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms from the medicine when you stop taking it
•€• If you take a painkiller for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.
Section 3: Dosage
•€• Do not take for more than 3 days. If you need to use this medicine for more than 3 days you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist
•€• Possible withdrawal effects
This medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. When you stop taking it you may get withdrawal symptoms. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you think you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms.
Section 4: Side effects
•€• Some people may have side-effects when taking this medicine. If you have any unwanted side-effects you should seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side-effects via the internet at www.yellowcard.gov.uk; alternatively you can call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available between 10am-2pm Monday •€• Friday) or fill in a paper form available from your local pharmacy.
•€• How do I know if I am addicted?
If you take the medicine according to the instructions on the pack it is unlikely that you will become addicted to the medicine. However, if the following apply to you it is important that you talk to your doctor:
•€• You need to take the medicine for longer periods of time
•€• You need to take more than the recommended dose
•€• When you stop taking the medicine you feel very unwell
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Paracetamol
The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by colestyramine. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.
Opioid analgesics should be given with care to patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors. The effect of CNS depressants (including alcohol) may be potentiated by codeine; these interactions are unlikely to be significant at the dosage involved.
Codeine
Codeine may antagonize the effects of metoclopramide and domperidone on gastrointestinal motility.
Codeine potentiates the central depressive effects of central nervous system depressants including alcohol, anaesthetics, hypnotics, sedatives, tricyclic antidepressants and phenothiazines.
Opiate analgesics may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and result in serotonin syndrome
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy should be avoided, unless advised by a physician. This includes maternal use during labour because of the potential for respiratory depression in the neonate.
The safety of paracetamol-codeine during pregnancy has not been established relative to the possible adverse effects of foetal development.
Lactation
Codeine-containing products must not be used while breast feeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
In nursing mothers, who are ultra-rapid metabolisers of codeine, higher than expected serum and breast milk morphine levels can occur. Morphine toxicity in babies can cause excessive somnolence, hypotonia and difficulty breast feeding or breathing. In severe cases respiratory depression and death can occur. The lowest effective dose should be used, for the shortest possible time. Nursing mothers should be informed about carefully monitoring the infant during treatment for any sign and symptoms of morphine toxicity such as increased drowsiness or sedation, difficulty breast feeding, breathing difficulties, and decreased tone, and seeking immediate medical care if such symptoms or signs are notic
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery if affected by dizziness or sedation.
Overuse of this product, defined as consumption of quantities in excess of the recommended dose, or consumption for a prolonged period of time may lead to physical or psychological dependency. Symptoms of restlessness and irritability may result when treatment is stopped
