Codafein is the drug that contains three active substances:
• paracetamol in a dose of 300 mg,
• caffeine in a dose of15 mg,
• codeine in a dose of 15 mg
Codafein is an analgesic and antipyretic combination. It is used in the treatment of moderate pain This medication should be used only in a short period of time. It is used to treat muscle pain, headache, toothache, menstrual pain and other moderate pain for up to 3 days.
Precaution:
Codafein should not be used in patients allergic to any of the active substances: paracetamol, caffeine, codeine. If you are experiencing symptoms of an allergy, such as:
1. rash,
2. itching,
3. redness,
4. swelling
Contact your doctor immediately.
It should not be used in patients with severe liver or kidney disorders, because this medicine is eliminated from the body through these organs.
It should not use in patient with G6PD deficiency.
Codafein should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This medicine should not be used in children under the age of 12 and elderly.
Extra precautions are required in the following conditions:
• Patients who have already shown an allergic reaction to any of the drugs used to treat pain (analgesics).
• High blood pressure (hypertension) and rapid heart rate (tachycardia).
• In patients with stomach or duodenal ulcer.
• In patients with anxiety.
Do not take alcohol while using this drug because alcohol increases the risk of side effects.
Reduce the intake of Codafein and other beverages that contain caffeine, considering that this drug also contains caffeine.
Avoid driving a car or managing machines while using this medicine.
Codafein must not be used for more than 3 days!
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Codafein should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
How to use:
It should not be used for more than 3 days
The usual dose in patients older than 16 years is one Codafein pill, 3-4 time a day. The maximum daily dose is 6 pills. in patient take this medicine only when you have pain, or as needed but not more than 6 pills per day.
In patient aged 12-16 years recommended dosage is ½ pill (0ne half of the pill) three time a day.
You can take this medicine regardless of food, since that food not change the effect of this drug.
If you are suffering severe pain, you can take two pills at once, but not than 6 pills per day.
Use with other medicines (interactions):
Codafein should be avoided in combination with the following drugs:
Other drugs that contain codeine, paracetamole concomitant use of these medications with codafein, may increase its effect. Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), which are also used in the treatment of pain, such as: acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), ibuprofen, ketoprofen,naproxen, indomethacin, and others. .concomitant use of these medicines with codafein increases the risk of side effects. Medicines that are used as sedative and drug used to treat insomnia and antidepressant, such as; bromazepam, diazepam,nitrazepam,prazepam,lorazepam,atomoxetin,mirtazapine,phenothiazines,and others drugs that used in depression treatment.anticovulsants such as:Hydantoin, Carbamazepine. And barbiturates. Drug used in treatment of nausea and vomiting. Such as; Metoclopramide, Domperidon. Drug used as anticoagulant such as comarin, warfarin
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medication and herbal product you are taking.