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What contains Solpadol?
The active substances of Solpadol 30mg/500mg Caplets are codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Each caplet contains 30mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg of paracetamol.
Is Solpadol the same as ibuprofen?
Solpadol can be used in children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. Solpadol contains codeine which belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’.
Can you mix solpadeine and aspirin?
It’s safe to take codeine with paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin (aspirin is suitable for most people aged 16 years and over). Some painkillers that you can buy without a prescription from pharmacies contain codeine.
Does Nurofen have aspirin?
Nurofen products (with the exception of Nurofen Regular Heat Patches) contain ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and fever.
Does Nurofen Express contain aspirin?
Each Liquid Capsule contains: Ibuprofen 200mg, Includes Potassium, Sorbitol and E124, See leaflet for full list. Do not take if you: Have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding. Are allergic to ibuprofen (or anything else in this medicine), aspirin or other related painkillers.
What are the ingredients in Nurofen Express?
The active ingredient (which makes the medicine work) in Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400 mg Tablets is ibuprofen 400 mg (as sodium ibuprofen dihydrate 512 mg). Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called Non- Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
What kind of Medicine is Solpadol 30mg / 500mg?
The name of your medicine is Solpadol 30mg/500mg Capsules (called Solpadol throughout this leaflet). Solpadol contains two different medicines called codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. Solpadol is used to treat severe pain.
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Solpadol?
You should not drink alcohol while you are taking Solpadol. This is due to an increased risk of sedation, breathing difficulties or even coma, when both are taken together. Use in children and adolescents Use in children and adolescents after surgery
What are the risks of concomitant use of Solpadol?
Concomitant use of Solpadol and sedative medicines such as benzodiazepines or related drugs increases the risk of drowsiness, difficulties in breathing (respiratory despression), coma and may be life-threatening. Because of this, concomitant use should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.
How old do you have to be to take Solpadol?
Solpadol can be used in children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. Solpadol contains codeine which belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’.