Saridon Triple Action

Saridon Triple Action

Manufacturer:

Bayer

Distributor:

Bayer
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Paracetamol 250 mg, propyphenazone 150 mg, caffeine 50 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of pain eg, mild to severe headache, toothache, menstrual discomfort, post-op & rheumatic pain, pain & fever associated w/ colds & flu.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1-2 tab. Adolescent 12-16 yr 1 tab. May be taken up to 3 single doses w/in 24 hr. Do not take for >1 wk or at doses higher than recommended.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to pyrazolones or related compd, phenylbutazone-containing products, paracetamol, ASA or proven allergy to caffeine; inherited G6PD deficiency (evidenced by hemolytic anemia), acute hepatic porphyria. Severe hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh >9). Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr or infants.
Special Precautions
Hepatic (eg, chronic alcohol abuse or hepatitis) & renal impairment; Gilbert's syndrome (fluctuating benign jaundice secondary to glucuronyl-transferase deficiency); hematopoietic dysfunction. Do not take regularly for prolonged period. High doses of paracetamol-containing analgesics; continual use for the treatment of headache. Asthma, chronic rhinitis or urticaria. Mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh <9). Severe renal failure.
Adverse Reactions
Occasionally, allergic reactions eg, skin rash & urticaria. Hypersensitivity reactions w/ symptoms eg, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema, dyspnea or asthma, isolated reports of anaphylactoid reactions & cases of thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis & pancytopenia.
Drug Interactions
Hypnotics, antiepileptic drugs (phenobarb, phenytoin, carbamazepine), rifampicin, propantheline, metoclopramide, chloramphenicol, zidovudine, barbiturates, antihistaminics, benzodiazepines, OCs, cimetidine, disulfiram, theophylline, ephedrine, alcohol, nicotine.
MIMS Class
Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics
ATC Classification
N02BE51 - paracetamol, combinations excl. psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Saridon Triple Action tab
Packing/Price
10's (P6.35/tab);120's (P6.35/tab)
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