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Syndol - 30 Tablets

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30 Tablets £8.99
10 Tablets £4.59

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03/05/2022
02/05/2024
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What is Syndol?

Syndol tablets are painkillers which can help to ease moderate pains that can’t be managed by everyday painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. They can be used by people over the age of 12 who need help to manage migraines, toothache, period pain and many other aches and pains.

 

What kinds of pain can this product help with?

Syndol tablets can be used to ease lots of different aches and pains that can’t be managed by painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen along, including:

  • Headaches and migraines
  • Neuralgia
  • Period pain
  • Toothache
  • Dental pain
  • Muscular pain
  • Rheumatic pain
  • Pain relief after surgery or dental procedures

 

How will Syndol help to ease my pain?

Syndol contains four active ingredients which work together to ease your pain in different ways. Paracetamol is a popular 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.

 

Can I take this product if I’m taking other medication?

If you are taking other medication, including those you obtained without a prescription, you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product. You should not take Syndol if you are taking depression medication known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs), or have taken this type of medication within the past 2 weeks. Some common MAOIs include moclobemide, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine. You should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking Syndol if you are taking:

  • Medicines which make you drowsy or sleepy, e.g. barbiturates, anaesthetics, hypnotics, other opioid analgesics, anxiolytic sedatives, antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines
  • A benzodiazepine, which are used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders, e.g. diazepam, clobazam, lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide, oxazepam, temazepam, nitrazepam, loprazolam, lormetazepam, clonazepam
  • Medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure, e.g. diuretics, antihypertensives
  • Antidepressants
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antimuscarinics, e.g. atropine, hyoscine
  • Neuromuscular blockers, e.g. tubocurarine
  • Blood thinners, e.g. warfarin, other coumarins
  • Metoclopramide or domperidone, which are used to stop you 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 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

 

Can I drive after taking these tablets?

When you’ve taken Syndol, you may feel sleepy or dizzy. You should not attempt to drive or use any tools or machinery unless you are sure that you are not affected in this way.

 

Can I drink alcohol while taking this product?

You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Syndol, as it can make side effects such as drowsiness worse.

 

Can I take this product if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this or any other medication. Do not take Syndol if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy or are breastfeeding, as this may not be safe for you or your baby at this time.

 

How to take Syndol

The number of Syndol tablets you’ll need to take every day will depend on your age:

  • Adults: Take 1 – 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hours
  • Children aged 12 – 15: Take 1 tablet every 6 hours ad needed. Do not take more than 4 tablets in any 24 hours

Do not take this product for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist.

 

Why do I have to answer questions before I can buy this product?

You do not need a prescription for Syndol, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist 4 U pharmacist before we can take your order. This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product. This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that this product is the best choice for you.

 

When should these tablets not be used?

Syndol tablets are not suitable for use by children under the age of 12. Do not take this product if you are allergic to codeine, paracetamol, doxylamine succinate, caffeine or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not take this product for more than 3 days unless advised by a doctor as this can cause codeine addiction. If you take this product for headaches for more than 3 days, it can make your headaches worse. Do not take this product if you:

  • Are having an asthma attack or have severe breathing problems
  • Have recently had a head injury
  • Have been told by your doctor that you have increased pressure in your head, showing symptoms such as vomiting, headaches, blurred eyesight
  • Have recently had an operation on your liver, gall bladder, or bile duct
  • Are at risk of a blocked intestine
  • Are taking other medicines that contain codeine or paracetamol
  • Are an alcoholic
  • Are under the age of 18 and have had your tonsils or adenoids removed due to Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
  • Know that you metabolise codeine very quickly into morphine

You should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you:

  • Have liver, kidney, thyroid, or heart problems
  • Are elderly or of a weakened state
  • Have high blood pressure, problems with the prostate gland, obstructive bowel problems, acute abdominal conditions (e.g. peptic ulcer), hormonal problems, problems passing urine, or have recently had gastrointestinal surgery
  • Are in shock, have gallstones, glaucoma, or a disease called myasthenia gravis, or have a history of fits
  • Have a history of mood swings, alcohol or drug abuse, or are under psychiatric treatment

 

Does this product have any side effects?

Like all medications, Syndol can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. You should stop taking these tablets and seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

  • Rash, fever, swelling, bruising or tiredness
  • Difficulty breathing or feeling dizzy
  • Signs of a severe allergic reaction, e.g. swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, and itchy, lumpy rash (hives), nettle rash
  • Serious skin reactions

Stop use and speak to your doctor right away if you experience any of the following side effects:

  • Signs of severe inflammation of the pancreas, e.g. severe stomach pain which may reach to your back
  • Signs of a blood problem, e.g. infections, bruising more easily than usual
  • Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes

Other side effects you may experience include:

  • Feeling sick
  • Vomiting
  • Low blood pressure, showing symptoms such as light-headedness, fainting when standing up
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Shaking fits
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Stomach pain
  • Sweating
  • Facial flushing
  • General discomfort
  • Loss of appetite
  • Very slow or shallow breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Hallucinations, nightmares
  • Cramps or stiffness
  • Becoming dependent on codeine

If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.

 

How to store this product

Store in a cool, dry place which is below 25 degrees C. Do not use if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

 

Important Information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U 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 https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our 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 using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

 

Helpful Advice on Medication Restrictions & Addiction

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Syndol - 30 Tablets Reviews

By Helen ,
August 02, 2022
Item not received.
By CollectPlus Customer,
February 16, 2021
These are the only migraine tablets that work for me, the muscle relaxant makes all the difference
By Jennifer May,
January 30, 2021
Excellent and very effective especially for tension headaches
By Zee,
January 18, 2021
Only tablet that helps my migraines
By Mrs. Nova Marshall,
January 18, 2021
great for short term use for muscle pain

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