Solpadeine Max 20 Tablets

What Solpadeine Max Tablets do

Solpadeine Max Tablets can be used in patients 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. They can be used for migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, strains & sprains, backache, arthritic & rheumaticpain and sciatica.

Solpadeine Max Ingredients

The tablets contain two active ingredients; paracetamol and codeine are both painkillers. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other
painkillers

For the relief of mild to moderate pain such as period pain, headache, migraine, toothache, muscular and rheumatic pain, backache (lumbago) strains, sprains and sciatica in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. (Three Days Maximum)

Solpadeine Max Dose

Adults:
Swallow 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed.
Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16 – 18 years:
Swallow 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed.
Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 – 15 years:
Swallow 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed.
Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Solpadeine Max Tablets should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk
of severe breathing problems.
• This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet