What are Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets

Solpadeine Max Soluble 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, dental pain, strains & sprains, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain and sciatica. The tablets contain three active ingredients; paracetamol, codeine and caffeine. Codeine and paracetamol 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. Caffeine acts to further help the effectiveness of paracetamol.

How to take Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets

Adults:

• Take 2 tablets dissolved in a full glass of water (200ml), 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:

• Take 1-2 tablets dissolved in a full glass of water (200ml), 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:

• Take 1 tablet dissolved in a full glass of water (200ml), every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

What do Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets contain

Active ingredients Each effervescent tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 12.8 mg and Caffeine 30 mg.

Other ingredients Sorbitol (E 420), sodium saccharin, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, citric acid, sodium carbonate, polyvidone and dimeticone