Solpadeine MAX is suitable for headache, migraine, dental pain, period pain, sinus pain, sciatica, lumbago, strains, sprains, arthritic and rheumatic pain.

Solpadeine MAX also relieves discomfort in colds, influenza, sore throats and helps reduce temperature. 

Solpadeine MAX contains two analgesics (painkillers): paracetamol and codeine, which work by different body routes to relieve pain. In addition paracetamol is an antipyretic (helps to reduce body temperature when you have a fever).

Solpadeine MAX Directions:

Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over:

• Take 2 tablets every 4 hours as required
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours

Do not give to children under 12 years of age

• If symptoms persist consult your doctor

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. 

Each Solpadeine MAX tablet contains the active ingredients:

• Paracetamol Ph Eur 500 mg
• Codeine phosphate hemihydrate Ph Eur 12.8 mg

The tablets also contain: soluble starch, polyvinylpyrrolidone, potassium sorbate (E202), maize starch, talc, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, macrogol and colours quinoline yellow (E104) erythrosine (E127) and titanium dioxide (E171).

Check before you take Solpadeine MAX Tablets:

• Do not take with any other paracetamol containing-products
• If you need to use this medicine for more than 3 days at a time see your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional.
• Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop the tablets.
• Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too lang can make them worse.
• The tablets may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.

Solpadeine max should not be taken if: you are sensitive to paracetamol, codeine or to any of the other ingredients.

Please see your doctor before you take Solpadeine MAX if you:

• Have severe liver or kidney disease, including alcoholic liver disease
• Are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's) prescribed for depression
• Are taking metoclopramide or domperidone - used to treat nausea and vomiting
• Are taking cholestyramine - used to treat high cholesterol
• Are taking anti-coagulants (drugs to thin the blood e.g. warfarin) and you need to take a painkiller on a daily basis over a long period. However, you can take occasional doses of Solpadeine MAX.

• If your headaches become persistent see your doctor

If you are pregnant or breast feeding: Please see your doctor before you take Solpadeine MAX if you are pregnant. You can take Solpadeine MAX whilst breast feeding.

Most people taking Solpadeine MAX find they cause them no problems:

• However, occasionally some people may get constipation, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, or allergic reactions, such as skin rash.
• In all the years paracetamol has been used there have been very rare reports of blood disorders which may make you bleed more easily or make you more prone to infection,, but these were not necessarily caused by paracetamol. These effects should go away once you stop taking the medicine.

If you are concerned about these effects, or if Solpadeine MAX affects you in any other way, stop taking them and talk to your doctor or pharmacist