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Product & Safety Notice
Buy Syndol - 10 Tablets
Syndol tablets are painkillers that can help ease moderate pains that can’t be managed by everyday painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.
They can be used by people who need help managing migraines, toothache, period pain, and many other aches and pains.
How Syndol works
Syndol contains four active ingredients which are:
- Paracetamol
- Codeine
- Doxylamine
- Caffeine
Paracetamol is a painkiller that many people use to ease their aches and pains every day.
Codeine is part of a group of medications known as opioid analgesics, which means it works to ease pains that aren’t managed by painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol alone.
Doxylamine succinate is an antihistamine which reduces irritation and allergy symptoms.
Finally, caffeine is a stimulant which helps to make paracetamol work more effectively.
Directions
Always take Syndol exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Children between 12-15 years old: Take 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 4 tablets in any 24 hours.
Adults: Take 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hours.
Do not take this product for more than 3 consecutive days without contacting your healthcare provider.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Syndol may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects of this product may include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low blood pressure
- Confusion
- Depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feeling shaky
- Irregular heartbeat
- Stomach pain
- Facial flushing
- Sweating
- Discomfort
- Loss of appetite
- Slow or shallow breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Hallucinations
- Nightmares
- Cramps or stiffness
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking this medication straight away and seek medical advice immediately:
- A rash, fever, swelling, bruising and tiredness
- Difficulty breathing or feeling dizzy
- Signs of inflammation of the pancreas e.g. severe stomach pain which may reach your back
- Getting infections or bruising more easily
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
Warnings
Syndol may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:
- You are having an asthma attack or have severe breathing problems
- You have recently had a head injury
- You have increased pressure in your head
- You have recently had an operation on your liver, gallbladder or bile duct
- You are at risk of a blocked intestine
- You are an alcoholic
- You are under 18 years old and have had your tonsils or adenoids removed due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
- You know you metabolise codeine into morphine very rapidly
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You have liver, kidney, heart or thyroid problems
- You are elderly or weak
- You have high blood pressure
- You have problems with your prostate gland
- You have obstructive bowel problems
- You have an acute abdominal condition
- You have hormonal problems
- You have problems passing urine
- You have recently had gastrointestinal surgery
- You are in shock
- You have gallstones
- You have glaucoma
- You have a history of fits
- You have myasthenia gravis
- You have a history of mood swings, alcohol or drug abuse or are under psychiatric treatment
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this medication.
Do not take Syndol if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or if you have taken them within the last two weeks.
You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Medication that makes you feel drowsy or sleepy e.g. barbiturates, anaesthetics, hypnotics, other opioid analgesics, anxiolytic sedatives, antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants or phenothiazines
- Benzodiazepines, which are used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders, e.g. diazepam, clobazam, lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide, oxazepam, temazepam, nitrazepam, loprazolam, lormetazepam or clonazepam
- Medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure, e.g. diuretics or antihypertensives
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Antimuscarinics, e.g. atropine or hyoscine
- Neuromuscular blockers e.g. tubocurarine
- Blood thinners, e.g. warfarin or other coumarins
- Metoclopramide or domperidone, which is used to stop you from feeling or being sick
- Colestyramine, which is used to lower blood cholesterol levels
- Hydroxyzine, to treat anxiety or depression
- Mexiletine, to treat irregular heartbeat
- Kaolin or loperamide for the treatment of diarrhoea
- Naloxone, to treat a narcotic overdose
- Naloxone, which is part of a treatment programme for drug or alcohol dependence
- Cimetidine, to treat stomach ulcers
- Cisapride, to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Quinidine, to treat irregular heartbeat
Age restrictions
This product is unsuitable for anyone under 12 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take Syndol if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Alcohol
Do not drink alcohol whilst you are taking this medication.
Driving and operating machinery
This medication may cause you to feel sleepy or dizzy. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
Helpful Advice on Medication Restrictions & Addiction
For further information on our medication restrictions policy, please click here.
If you are concerned about addiction to 'over the counter' medication, we urge you to visit the below links for professional help and advice:
NHS Help & Advice on Drug Addiction
Talk To Frank - Drug Addiction Help & Support
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