"Solpadein": instruction on the use of the drug

About the preparation "Solpadein" instructions for use, first of all, reports the following. The drug belongs to the pharmacological group of non-narcotic analgesics. The drug is antipyretic and analgesic, as well as antitussive agents.

As for the indications for the use of the drug "Solpadein", the instruction on the use highlights the following:

• Headaches of different etiologies,

• migraine,

• Dorsal pains,

• Rheumatic pains,

• Pain during menstruation,

• neuralgia,

• Joint pain,

• Tooth pain.

Also, the drug is recommended for colds, flu, sinusitis. It is used to reduce the strength of symptoms such as fever and chills. How this medication is taken: Adults are prescribed oral administration. The interval between taking the medicine is four hours. It takes two capsules (tablets) from one to four times a day.

The maximum daily dose is eight capsules (tablets) - for adults. Children up to 12 years of age, the Solpadein medication recommends the use of 0.5 tablets or a maximum of one tablet (capsule) also up to four times a day. In this case, the maximum daily dose of the drug will be 4 capsules (tablets).

Medication "Solpadein" - the composition and form of the release are as follows. This drug is produced in soluble tablets, capsules and tablets. One capsule (tablet) contains 500 mg of paracetamol. Also included in the composition codeine phosphate hemihydrate 8 mg and caffeine 30 mg.

The drug "Solpadein" (tablets are soluble) are available in laminated strips, which contain two tablets. There are six such strips in the package. Tablets and capsules of the drug are available in blisters for 6 and 12 pieces. One package contains one blister.

Describing the pharmacodynamics of the drug "Solpadein", the instructions for use affect each substance that is part of its composition. In particular, the antipyretic and analgesic effect of the drug "Solpadein" is due to paracetamol. Codeine also affects opioid receptors, suppressing the urge to cough, changing the very nature of pain, its perception of the brain. The analgesic effect of these drugs, in turn, is enhanced by caffeine. Caffeine also increases the concentration of other components of "Solpadein" in the brain.

Contraindications to taking the drug "Solpadein", first of all, note the increased sensitivity to any component of this drug. Also, this drug is not prescribed for severe hepatic and renal pathologies, suffered craniocerebral trauma, respiratory depression, increased intracranial pressure, and it is not prescribed for children under the age of twelve,

The general course of treatment with this medicine should not continue after seven days of continuous use.

To the side effects caused by the use of the drug "Solpadein", include the following manifestations:

- with the ingestion of tablets: constipation, nausea, swelling;

- rash, drowsiness or, on the contrary, insomnia, nervous excitement, dizziness.

Both soluble tablets and capsules can cause similar side effects. In rare cases, changes in blood composition, hypotension, and arrhythmia were recorded.

Signs of drug overdose:

• stomach ache,

• pallor,

• Vomiting.

Severe poisoning can lead to liver failure, which, in turn, can provoke encephalopathy, to whom and even lead to death. Cases of cardiac arrhythmia were also noted. Admission to adults of more than 10 mg of paracetamol can lead to liver pathology. The same applies to children who have taken more than 150 mg of this drug per kilogram of their weight.

Cases of overdose, of course, require immediate skilled care. Before the arrival of doctors should be done washing the stomach.

Keep the drug away from children at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.