What is Paracetamol/codeine/caffeine used for :
This combination consists of three active ingredients; Paracetamol, codeine and caffeine. Paracetamol is a medication that belongs to a class of medications known as analgesics (painkillers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). Codeine phosphate is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as “opioid analgesics”, it is a moderate painkiller and mild antitussive (suppresses cough). Caffeine is used to increase the absorption of Paracetamol and to enhance its analgesic effect. This combination of active ingredients is used to relieve moderate pain.
Do not take Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine :
Do not give Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine to :
Patients with acute obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (breathing repetitively stops and starts during sleep) who are 18 years of age or less and who have undergone tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) or adenoidectomy (removal of adenoids present in your nasal and throat area).
Children who are younger than 12 years of age.
Warnings and Precautions :
Possible side effects :
Possible side effects of Paracetamol/ codeine/ caffeine include signs of an allergic reaction, like rash and itching, signs of breathing problems like difficulty breathing which are more likely to happen if you have previously experienced them after taking similar painkiller medications like aspirin and ibuprofen, sudden weight loss, nausea, yellowing of the skin and eyes, loss of appetite, unexplained bleeding or bruising and stomach pain. Common side effects include nausea, constipation, dizziness, vomiting, drowsiness, exacerbation of headaches and medication dependence if used for a long period of time.
Other medicines and Paracetamol/ codeine/ caffeine :
What is Paracetamol/codeine/caffeine used for :
This combination consists of three active ingredients; Paracetamol, codeine and caffeine. Paracetamol is a medication that belongs to a class of medications known as analgesics (painkillers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). Codeine phosphate is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as “opioid analgesics”, it is a moderate painkiller and mild antitussive (suppresses cough). Caffeine is used to increase the absorption of Paracetamol and to enhance its analgesic effect. This combination of active ingredients is used to relieve moderate pain.
Do not take Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine :
Do not give Paracetamol/Codeine/Caffeine to :
Patients with acute obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (breathing repetitively stops and starts during sleep) who are 18 years of age or less and who have undergone tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) or adenoidectomy (removal of adenoids present in your nasal and throat area).
Children who are younger than 12 years of age.
Warnings and Precautions :
Possible side effects :
Possible side effects of Paracetamol/ codeine/ caffeine include signs of an allergic reaction, like rash and itching, signs of breathing problems like difficulty breathing which are more likely to happen if you have previously experienced them after taking similar painkiller medications like aspirin and ibuprofen, sudden weight loss, nausea, yellowing of the skin and eyes, loss of appetite, unexplained bleeding or bruising and stomach pain. Common side effects include nausea, constipation, dizziness, vomiting, drowsiness, exacerbation of headaches and medication dependence if used for a long period of time.
Other medicines and Paracetamol/ codeine/ caffeine :
How to take Paracetamol/ codeine/ caffeine :
Adults :Take 1 to 2 capsules orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Make sure not to exceed 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Adolescents aged 16 to 18 years :Take 1 to 2 capsules orally every 6 hours as needed. Make sure not to exceed 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Adolescents aged 12 to 15 years:Take 1 capsule orally every 6 hours as needed. Make sure not to exceed 4 capsules in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years of age:Do not give this medication to children under 12 years of age.