Solpadeine Headache Soluble Tablets are formulated to provide effective relief from headache and migraine. It can also be used to relieve backache, rheumatic and muscle pain, nerve pains, toothache, sore throat and period pain, and to relieve the fever, aches and pains of colds and flu.
Solpadeine Headache contains paracetamol which is an analgesic (painkiller) and antipyretic (helps to reduce body temperature when you have a fever) and caffeine which acts to further help the effectiveness of paracetamol. What is Solpadeine Headache for? Solpadeine Headache is formulated to provide effective relief from headache and migraine. It can also be used to relieve backache, rheumatic and muscle pain, nerve pains, toothache, sore throat and period pain, and to relieve the fever, aches and pains of colds and flu. What should you do if you take too many Solpadeine Headache Tablets? Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. What is in the pack? Each tablet contains the active ingredients Paracetamol 500 mg and Caffeine 65 mg. The tablets also contain: starch, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, potassium sorbate, talc, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium. The film coat contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and triacetin. Solpadeine Headache Tablets come in a carton containing 8 or 16 tablets. What is the length of treatment? This depends on what the products are being used for - details on how to use and length of treatment are included on the packaging. However, you should not take Solpadeine Plus or Solpadeine Max for more than 3 days, so if symptoms persist you need to consult your doctor. What are the active ingredients used? Solpadeine Max combines paracetamol and codeine to provide maximum strength pain relief. Solpadeine Plus products are based on a powerful combination of paracetamol, caffeine and codeine. Solpadeine Headache combines paracetamol and caffeine for fast acting pain relief from headaches. Paracetamol works on the periphery of the nervous system to provide basic pain relief. Caffeine enhances the pain relieving effects of paracetamol. Codeine works on the central nervous system and significantly increases pain relieving power without increasing dosage of paracetamol. Are the products Gluten free? Yes, all the Solpadeine Max, Solpadeine Plus and Solpadeine Headache products are gluten free. How much Sodium does each tablet contain? Solpadeine Max tablets contain a minimal amount of sodium which is unlikely to be significant if you are on a controlled sodium diet. Solpadeine Plus Soluble Tablets contain sodium (854 mg per dose) and should be taken into account if you are on a controlled sodium diet. Solpadeine Plus Tablets and Capsules are sodium-free. Solpadeine Headache Soluble Tablets contain sodium (854 mg per dose) and should be taken into account if you are on a controlled sodium diet. Solpadeine Headache Tablets contain a minimal amount of sodium which is unlikely to be significant if you are on a controlled sodium diet. How long will the products last? As long as the products are kept in the original packaging and below 25?C, the products will last until the expiry date indicated on the pack. What is the legal classification for the product? Solpadeine Max is classified as P, hence Solpadeine Max tablets are available over-the-counter (without prescription) from pharmacies only. All the Solpadeine Plus range is classified as P. This means that you can purchase the products over-the-counter (without prescription) from pharmacies only. Solpadeine Headache products are classified as GSL. Therefore, they can be self-selected at most outlets stocking pain products, including supermarkets and pharmacies.
Directions
How to take Solpadeine Headache Tablets: Adults, including the elderly and children aged 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets, dissolved in water, every 4 hours as required. Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not give to children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Warnings
Caution before taking Solpadeine Headache: This product contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Avoid drinking too much coffee or tea when taking these tablets. Solpadeine Headache Tablets should not be taken: If you are sensitive to paracetamol, caffeine, or to any of the other ingredients listed above. Please see your doctor before you take Solpadeine Headache Tablets: If you are taking metoclopramide or domperidone - used to treat nausea and vomiting. If you are taking colestyramine - used to treat high cholesterol. If you have severe liver or severe kidney disease. If you are taking anti-coagulants (drugs to thin the blood e.g. warfarin) and you need to take a painkiller on a daily basis over a long period. However, you can take occasional doses of Solpadeine Headache Tablets. If your headaches become persistent, see your doctor. If you are pregnant or breast feeding: Please see your doctor before you take Solpadeine Headache Tablets if you are pregnant. You can take this medicine whilst breast feeding. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicines in pregnancy. Do not use this medicine after the "Use by end of" date shown on the pack. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25?C. You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use
Ingredients
Each Solpadeine Headache Tablet contains the active ingredients: Paracetamol 500 mg and Caffeine 65 mg. The tablets also contain: starch, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, potassium sorbate, talc, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium. The film coat contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and triacetin.
Side Effects
Possible side effects whilst taking Solpadeine Headache Tablets? Most people taking this medicine find it causes them no problems. However, occasionally some people may get allergic reactions, such as skin rash. In all the years paracetamol has been used there have been very rare reports of blood disorders, but these were not necessarily caused by paracetamol. These effects should go away once you stop taking the medicine. If you are concerned about these effects, or if the tablets affect you in any other way, stop taking them and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Size: 16 tablets

