Key points about Solpadeine Max

Solpadeine offers a range of pain relief options tailored to various levels of pain. It combines paracetamol (500mg), codeine (12.8mg), and caffeine (30mg) to manage acute moderate pain when paracetamol or ibuprofen alone is insufficient.

Solpadeine Max is available as 24 regular tablets or 30 soluble tablets, made by Omega Pharma.

Solpadeine Max is one of the best paracetamol painkillers with codeine. Its key points are:

• Available via prescription or over the counter. 
• Take it for a maximum of 3 days only. If pain persists after 3 days, consult your doctor. 
• Not suitable for regular use.
• Best for short-term pain relief.
• Best codeine-based painkillers.
• Contains caffeine, codeine, and paracetamol.
• If you take it for headache for more than 3 days, it will worsen it.
• Withdrawal symptoms may occur after stopping Varenicline.

You must use Solpadeine Max only if paracetamol, aspirin, or ibuprofen are unable to treat pain after 3 days. 
Available at Ashcroft Pharmacy with free online consultation.

Addiction Risk: Codeine can be addictive, so it's important to use it responsibly and avoid long-term use.

What is Solpadeine Max?

Solpadeine Max tablets and Solpadeine max soluble tablets treat moderate pain and are best for adults and children over 12 years.

Acute-moderate pain such as toothache or headache interferes with your daily life routine and social activities. So,

Solpadeine Max with:

• aracetamol alleviates pain symptoms and reduces body temperature. 
• 30 mg of caffeine enhances the effectiveness of paracetamol and counteracts drowsiness.
• Codeine that belongs to opioid analgesics and causes addiction. So, you must use Solpadeine Max for 3 days only. 

Solpadeine Max is one of the best tablets for severe pain relief. It works 2x faster than paracetamol 500mg and any other painkiller alone.

Types of Solpadeine Max Tablets avaiable in the UK

Here are the different types of Solpadeine products available in the UK:

Solpadeine Max tablets —-- Contain Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 12.8 mg, Paracetamol 500mg, and caffeine 30 mg.

Solpadeine Max soluble tablets —- Contain Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 8 mg, Paracetamol 500mg, and caffeine 30 mg.

Solpadeine headache soluble tablets —- Contain Paracetamol and caffeine. It is an antipyretic and mild analgesic drug, offering extra pain relief. 

SolpaOne 1000 mg Effervescent tablets —- Contain Paracetamol only and is best for adults of 16 years or older.

 Solpadeine Plus soluble tablets, Solpadeine Max tablets, and Solpadeine headache tablets are not suitable for children under 12 years of age.

What is Solpadeine Max used for?

Solpadeine Max tablets are strong painkillers, and paracetamol and codeine combination benefits you to treat:

• Migraines
• Backache
• Headache
• Period pain
• Dental pain
• Rheumatic pain
• Sciatica
• Strains & sprains
• Arthritis
• Sinus pain
• Lumbago (pain in lower back region)
• Injuries 

It also reduces temperature and alleviates sore throat, influenza, and discomfort in colds. 

How does Solpadeine Max work?

Solpadeine Max tablets contain two analgesics, i.e., codeine and paracetamol, offering relief from acute-moderate pain symptoms in such a way that:

Codeine is an opioid pain reliever that works on the central nervous system by blocking pain signals in the brain. It disrupts the communication of pain signals between the body and brain.

However, taking too much codeine can slow your breathing and may be life-threatening. It’s important to follow the prescribed dose and consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Paracetamol inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (pain-causing chemical) in the brain. Prostaglandins are synthesized at the site of injury, causing pain, fever, swelling, and redness.

By blocking its synthesis, paracetamol alleviates the severity of pain and reduces fever by targeting the brain areas that regulate body temperature.

Caffeine works alongside paracetamol and enhances the pain-relieving effect of paracetamol, making it more effective.

How to take Solpadeine Max soluble tablets?

Solpadeine Max is a fast-acting and highly effective painkiller. It must be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Furthermore:

• Before taking Solpadeine Max, read the patient leaflet carefully.
  
  
• Do not take more than the recommended dose. 
  
  
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
  
  
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
  
  
• Take Solpadeine Max tablets only for 3 days.
  
  
• If symptoms persist after 3 days, seek medical help. 
  
  
• While taking Solpadeine Max, limit the intake of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
  
  
• If you experience any side effects while taking Solpadeine Max, consult your doctor.

What should I do if I take too much Solpadeine Max?

If you have taken 1-2 extra Solpadeine Max tablets, it will unlikely harm you. However, if this has happened, wait for 24 hours and then take your next dose. 

If you have taken more than this, you may get adverse effects such as:

• Very drowsy
• Dizzy
• Nauseous
• Difficulties breathing
• Unconscious
• Liver damage
• Kidney failure

In this case of overdose, seek emergency help or visit your doctor immediately.

Solpadeine Max addiction — Risks of using Codeine for pain relief

Solpadeine Max contains codeine (which belongs to opioid analgesics), and if you take it for more than 3 days regularly,

it will cause addiction, and you may get withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it. So, if you have taken this medicine for more than 3 days or if you experience any withdrawal symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately. 

Moreover, always take Solpadeine Max according to your doctor’s advice, and do not take more than the recommended dose to avoid serious effects or addiction.

How do I know if I am addicted?

You have developed dependency if you:

• Want to take medicine for the long term.
• Need to take more than prescribed doses.
• Skip it and feel restlessness or irritability and feel better once you start taking it again. 

How effective is Solpadeine Max for headache relief?

Solpadeine Max is highly effective for relieving moderate to severe headaches, including migraines and tension headaches.

Its triple-action formula—combining paracetamol, codeine, and caffeine—works synergistically to reduce pain, enhance the pain-relieving effect, and improve alertness often diminished by headaches.

This targeted combination offers quick relief, especially for headaches that disrupt daily activities or fail to respond to standard painkillers.

One of the common side effects of Solpadeine Max is a rebound headache, which can occur with overuse. Excessive reliance on Solpadeine Max or any painkiller may worsen headache symptoms over time.

However, its use should be limited to no more than three consecutive days to avoid rebound headaches or dependency(addiction).

For persistent or recurring headaches, consult your doctor to explore safer, long-term management options.

Solpadeine Max and other painkillers

Solpadeine Max is one of the most effective over-the-counter painkillers, combining codeine and paracetamol to relieve pain, reduce aches, and lower high temperatures (fever).

You can take Solpadeine Max tablets with NSAID such as Ibuprofen or Aspirin. They are anti-sickness medicine and enhance the effect of Solpadeine Max tablets.

However, you should not take Solpadeine with any other drug (OTC flu and cold medications) that contains codeine or paracetamol.

It will result in an overdose and cause serious effects such as serious kidney or liver damage.

Solpadeine Max and alcohol

Solpadeine Max can interact with alcohol and enhances the risk of drowsiness and other serious effects such as liver damage, dizziness, and respiratory issues.

So, while taking Solpadeine Max, do not drink alcohol. Moreover, consult your doctor and take Solpadeine Max according to your doctor’s guidelines.

Solpadeine Max and driving

Solpadeine Max can cause drowsiness or sleepiness as a part of its side effects, affecting your ability to drive or use tools or heavy machinery.

It is now illegal to drive in Wales, Scotland, or England if certain medicine affects your ability to drive. So, do not commit an offense if you do not know how medicine can affect you. Consult your doctor for better advice. 

Solpadeine Max and pregnancy

You should not take Solpadeine Max if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, as it can affect your unborn child.

Codeine in these fast-acting pain relief tablets causes codeine dependency in your unborn baby. So, during pregnancy, if you want a painkiller, contact your doctor for a better alternative. 

Solpadeine Max and breastfeeding

You should not take Solpadeine Max if you are breastfeeding, as codeine and morphine can pass into breast milk and affect your child’s breathing.

While breastfeeding, you can take paracetamol; however, contact your doctor for better advice.

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Dosage

Solpadeine Max Soluble pill dose

The recommended dose of Solpadeine Max is:

Dosage for adults: Two tablets or 2 soluble tablets with/in 200 ml of water every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours. Take at most 8 tablets per day. 

Dosage for children of 16-18 years: 1-2 tablets or soluble 1-2 tablets with/in 200 ml of water every 6 hours. Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets per day. 

Dosage for children of 12-15 years: 1 tablet or 1 soluble tablet with/in 200 ml of water every 6 hours. Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets per day.

Note: Solpadeine Max is not suitable for children under 12 years of age as it can cause serious breathing problems.

Warnings

Solpadeine Max warnings

You should not take Solpadeine Max if you:

• Are breastfeeding or pregnant
• Have kidney or liver disease, including alcoholic liver disease
• Are taking any other medication that contains codeine or paracetamol
• Have bowel problems, sugar intolerance (as Solpadeine Max contains lactose), or gallbladder removal
• Are allergic to codeine, paracetamol, or any other ingredient present in Solpadeine Max
• Have lung problems, breathing difficulty, or a head injury
• Are under 18 and need a painkiller after adenoid or tonsil removal due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
• Suffer with seizure or fits
• Drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week

Solpadeine Max and drug interaction

Solpadeine Max  can interact with many drugs or herbal remedies, causing serious effects. So, if you are taking any prescription medications or OTC drugs or using herbal remedies,

talk to your doctor before taking Solpadeine Max. Solpadeine Max causes interaction with:

• Epilepsy Medication such as Lamotrigine
• Anti-sickness medication such as metoclopramide or domperidone
• Anxiety or sleeping medication
• Antibiotics
• Antidepressants or monoamine-oxidase inhibitors like Phenelzine
• Cold & flu medications containing paracetamol
• Alternative or herbal remedies
• Drugs for lower blood cholesterol include Colestyramine
• Anticoagulants or blood thinners such as warfarin

Solpadeine Max Tablets side effects

While taking Solpadeine Max, some people experience side effects such as:

Common side effects

The most common side effects of Solpadeine Max are:

More than 1 in 100 users get these side effects. However, these effects settle with time; if not, contact your doctor.

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Headaches

Serious side effects

The serious side effects of Solpadeine Max are:

• Allergic reactions such as itching, skin rash, swelling of the mouth or face
• Breathing problems
• Mouth ulcers
• Unexplained bleeding/bruising
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Dizziness
• Severe abdominal pain
• If you get any of these effects, seek emergency help or visit your doctor immediately. 

Managing common side effects of Solpadeine Max

To manage common side effects of Solpadeine Max, consider the following things:

• Nausea —- Take Solpadeine Max with food
  
  
• Constipation —-- Stay well hydrated, eat fiber-rich food, try a stool softener such as docusate, or a stimulant laxative like senokot
  
  
• Headache —- Drink plenty of water, juices, and other fluids

Solpadeine Max ingredients

The ingredients of Solpadeine Max are:

Solpadeine Max tablets

• Active ingredient —- Each tablet contains Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 12.8 mg, Paracetamol 500mg, and caffeine 30 mg.
  
  
• Inactive ingredients —- Povidone, magnesium stearate, starch pregelatinised, stearic acid, maize starch, talc, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, quinoline yellow (E-104), microcrystalline cellulose, macrogol, erythrosine (E-127), titanium dioxide (E-171), and lactose monohydrate. 
  
  

Solpadeine soluble tablets

• Active ingredient —- Each tablet contains Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 8 mg, Paracetamol 500mg, and caffeine 30 mg.
  
  
• Inactive ingredients —- Sodium saccharin, sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol (E-420), citric acid, sodium carbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, dimethicone, and polyvidone.

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Solpadeine Max reviews

Solpadeine Max has gained positive reviews from users across the globe. Many users reported that they found it effective for treating moderate-severe pain due to its combination of paracetamol and codeine.

Some people highlighted they had mild side effects such as constipation and drowsiness, but they settled with time and did not bother them.

Overall, Solpadeine Max is a stronger and highly effective painkiller. You must use it under medical supervision to avoid addiction or adverse effects.