Propain can be used for the treatment of migraine, headache, muscular pain, period pain and toothache and the symptomatic relief of influenza, feverishness and colds.

Propain Contains Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate, Diphenhydramine and Caffeine

• Paracetamol and Codeine Phosphate are analgesics ('pain killers').
• Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and is used for it's ability to reduce feelings of sickness which can be associated with migraine.
• Caffeine is a stimulant which is used to counteract the possible sedative effects of the analgesics.

How to take Propain caplets:

In adults, the elderly and children over 12 years of age:

• Take 1 or 2 caplets every four hours as required
• up to a maximum of 10 caplets in 24 hours.

• Do not give to children under the age of 12 without medical advice
• if symptoms persist consult your doctor
• do not exceed the stated dose

Overdose: Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Take the leaflet and any remaining caplets with you.

• you are allergic to paracetamol, codeine, diphenhydramine, caffeine or any of the other ingredients in Propain
• you are taking any other medicines containing paracetamol, codeine, antihistamine or caffeine (without consulting your doctor)
• you think you may be pregnant or you are breast feeding
• you suffer from alcoholism
• you suffer from severe lung disease and difficulty breathing
• you are at risk from blocked intestine
• you have raised pressure within your skull
• you have suffered a head injury
• you have severe stomach pain

• excessive intake of caffeine - containing drinks (for example tea and coffee) should be avoided
• may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. Care should be taken if you are taking some drugs at the same time e.g. for depression, anxiety or sleep disturbance, and drugs for mental disorder such as antipsychotics.
• avoid alcoholic drinks

Consult your doctor if:

• you are taking the following medicines before taking Propain: drugs to thin your blood, treat nausea and vomiting, lower blood lipids, control frequency of passing urine, drugs for stomach movement problems e.g. (cisapride,) stomach ulcers, heart rhythm problems, infections, and ringing in the ears.
• you have any serious condition (e.g. thyroid disease, blood pressure problems, asthma, glaucoma, prostate enlargement, liver or kidney disease including alcoholic liver disease, epilepsy, urinary retention, (inability to pass urine) porphyria, severe lung disease and difficulty breathing).

Do not be alarmed by the following list of undesirable effects. They may sometimes be related to the ingredients in this medicine but have not necessarily occurred with Propain. Constipation in sensitive persons. Drowsiness may occur. However, the desire to sleep can be a symptom of migraine. Occasionally allergic reactions (including rashes) or blood disorders have been reported.

Other less common effects that have been seen with the ingredients of Propain are: difficulty with passing urine, severe lung disease and difficulty breathing, gall bladder pain, sweating, flushing of the face, dizziness, changes in heart rate or rhythm, reduction in body temperature, hallucinations (hearing voices, seeing visions), altered mood, reduced sex drive, itching, small pupils, dependence, stomach or tummy upset, muscle stiffness, jerky movements, uncoordinated movements, confusion/depression, sleeping problems, fits, tremors, muscle pain, pins and needles, hair loss, liver problems, headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, blurred vision, blood pressure changes, light sensitivity, stomach/back pain.

If you think your caplets might be causing an unwanted effect you should consult your doctor.

If you are taking any other medication or if you experience any other effects, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.