SOLPA-EXTRA SOLUBLE TABLETS 24'S

Solpa-Extra Soluble Tablets combine paracetamol with caffeine and are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain, including headache and migraine, backache, toothache, muscle and joint pain, period pain, neuralgia and sore throat, as well as the fever and aches of colds and flu.

• Active ingredients: paracetamol 500mg and caffeine 65mg per soluble tablet
• Pack: 24 soluble tablets
• Suitable for: adults and children aged 12 years and over; not for children under 12
• How to use: dissolve in at least half a glass of water; adults (including the elderly) and children 16 years and over take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, no more often than every 4 hours, maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours; children 12 to 15 years take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours
• Lower maximum dose: no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours, unless your doctor advises otherwise, if you have liver or kidney problems, Gilbert's syndrome, alcohol dependence, malnutrition or dehydration, or weigh under 50kg
• Duration: do not take for more than 3 days without medical advice; see a doctor if you do not feel better or feel worse after 3 days
• Do not take if: you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the ingredients; you are taking any other paracetamol-containing medicine; or you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor advises it
• Cautions: speak to your doctor or pharmacist first if you are over 65, have asthma that is sensitive to aspirin, G6PD or glutathione deficiency or haemolytic anaemia, or take flucloxacillin, warfarin, medicines that affect the liver (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbitone, primidone, rifampicin or St John's Wort), sedatives, decongestants, metoclopramide, domperidone, cholestyramine, probenecid or other regular medicines; limit tea, coffee and other caffeine while using; get medical help straight away if you take too much, even if you feel well
• Sodium: each tablet contains 427mg sodium and also contains sorbitol (a source of fructose), so talk to your doctor or pharmacist first if you are on a controlled-sodium diet
• Safety: Always read the label and the patient information leaflet before use.