Solpadol 30mg/500mg Caplets

Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK. The name of your medicine is Solpadol 30mg/500mg Caplets (called Solpadol throughout this leaflet). This medicine has been prescribed for you for the relief of severe pain. Solpadol can be used in children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. Solpadol contains codeine which belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’. It also contains paracetamol, another analgesic to relieve pain. This medicine has been prescribed to you and should not be given to anyone else. Opioids can cause addiction and you may get withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it suddenly. Your prescriber should have explained how long you will be taking it for and when it is appropriate to stop, how to do this safely.

2. What you need to know before you take Solpadol

Important things you should know about Solpadol
Do not take for longer than your doctor tells you to.
Taking this medicine regularly, particularly for a long time can lead to addiction. Your prescriber should have explained how long you will be taking it for and when it is appropriate to stop, how to do this safely.
Rarely, increasing the dose of this medicine can make you more sensitive to pain. If this happens, you need to speak to your prescriber about your treatment. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK

Addiction can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking this medicine. Withdrawal symptoms can include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, shaking, shivering or sweating. Your prescriber will discuss with you how to gradually reduce your dose before stopping the medicine. It is important that you do not stop taking the medicine suddenly as you will be more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms.
Opioids should only be used by those they are prescribed for. Do not give your medicine to anyone else. Taking higher doses or more frequent doses of opioid, may increase the risk of addiction. Overuse and misuse can lead to overdose and/or death. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK
Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.

Do not take Solpadol and tell your doctor if:

x You are allergic (hypersensitive) to codeine, paracetamol or any of the other ingredients in your medicine (listed in Section 6). Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash and breathing problems. There can also be swelling of the legs, arms, face, throat or tongue. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK
x You have severe asthma attacks or severe breathing problems.
x You have recently had a head injury.
x You have been told by your doctor that you have increased pressure in your head.
Signs of this include: headaches, being sick (vomiting) and blurred eyesight.
x You have recently had an operation on your liver, gallbladder or bile duct (biliary tract).
x You are taking medicine to treat depression called MAOls (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or have taken them in the last 2 weeks. MAOls are medicines such as moclobemide, phenelzine or tranylcypromine (see ‘Other medicines and Solpadol’).
x You are an alcoholic.
x The person going to take the caplets is under 12 years of age.
x You are under 18 years of age and have had your tonsils or adenoids removed due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.
x If you know that you metabolise very rapidly codeine into morphine.
x If you are breastfeeding.
Do not take Solpadol if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Solpadol.

Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK – Warnings and precautions

Check with your doctor beore taking Solpadol if:

• –  You are or have ever been addicted to opioids, alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs.
• –  You have previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking or sweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs.
• –  You feel you need to take more of Solpadol to get the same level of pain relief, this may mean you are becoming tolerant to the effects of this medicine or are becoming addicted to it. Speak to your prescriber who will discuss your treatment and may change your dose or switch you to an alternative pain reliever.
• –  You have severe kidney or liver problems.
• –  You have problems passing water or prostate problems.
• –  You have a bowel problem such as colitis or Crohn’s disease or a blockage of your bowel.
• –  You are elderly.
• –  You are sensitive to aspirin or other medicines used for the treatment of inflammation. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK(Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) such as Ibuprofen.

• –  You are taking a benzodiazepine.
• –  You know you are a slow or intermediate metaboliser of an enzyme called CYP2D6, becausea different dose may be applicable to you.
• –  You are taking a medicine that induces CYP3A4 enzyme activity such as rifampicin.Codeine is transformed to morphine in the liver by an enzyme. Morphine is the substance that produces pain relief. Some people have a variation of this enzyme and this can affect people in different ways. In some people, morphine is not produced or produced in very small quantities, and it will not provide enough pain relief. Other people are more likely to get serious side effects because a very high amount of morphine is produced. If you notice any of the following side effects, you must stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical advice: slow or shallow breathing, confusion, sleepiness, small pupils, feeling or being sick, constipation, lack of appetite. If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

3. How to take Solpadol – Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK

Your prescriber should have discussed with you, how long the course of caplets will last. They will arrange a plan for stopping treatment. This will outline how to gradually reduce the dose and stop taking the medicine. Always take Solpadol exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK

• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not take for longer than your doctor tells you to.
• Take this medicine by mouth.
• Swallow the caplets whole with a drink of water.Adults: 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 8 caplets in 24 hours. Elderly people may be prescribed a lower dose.
  Children aged 16 to 18 years: 1-2 caplets every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 8 caplets in 24 hours.

  Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 caplet every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 4 caplets in 24 hours.
  This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice

  Children under 12 years: Solpadol should not be given to children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK
  If you take more Solpadol than you should

• Tell your doctor or go to your nearest hospital casualty department straight away- even if you feel well. This is because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

• Remember to take any remaining caplets and the pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken.

If you have forgotten to take Solpadol

If you forget to take a dose at the right time, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at or near the same time. Remember to leave at least 4 hours between doses.
If you stop taking Solpadol

Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. If you want to stop taking this medicine, discuss this with your prescriber first. They will tell you how to do this, usually by reducing the dose gradually so that any unpleasant withdrawal effects are kept to a minimum. Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficultly sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, shaking, shivering or sweating may occur if you suddenly stop taking this medicine. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK

4. Possible side effects – Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Important side effects you should know about Solpadol

• Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.
• Unknown frequency: dependence and addiction (see section “How do I know if I amaddicted?”)

  Stop taking Solpadol and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:

• You have difficulty in breathing or you feel dizzy.
• You get swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. You could also notice an itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria). This may mean you are having an allergic reaction. Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK

• You get serious skin reactions. Very rare cases have been reported.
• Severe stomach pain, which may reach through to your back. This could be a sign of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). This is very rare side effect.

Other side effects have been reported:

Where can I buy Solpadol 30mg/500mg pl online in UK – Codeine-related side effects:

Frequency and severity are determined by dosage, duration of treatment and individual sensitivity:

• Constipation.
• Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting).
• Dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, confusion.
• Difficulty in passing water (urine).
• Becoming dependent on codeine. Paracetamol-related side effects:
  Very Rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

• You get infections or bruise more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood problem (such as neutropenia or thrombocytopenia)

Frequency not known:

• Difficulty breathing, wheezing, tightness in the chest (bronchospasm).
• Low blood pressure (hypotension) with high doses.
• You get infections more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood problem called agranulocytosis.