Leaflet CAFFETIN 250mg / 210mg / 50mg / 10mg tablets
Indicated for: cold and flu symptoms
Route of administration: oral
Substance: paracetamol + propyphenazone + caffeine + codeine (analgesics and antipyretics + xanthine stimulant + opioid analgesic)
ATC: N02BE51 (Nervous system | Other analgesics and antipyretics | Anilides)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Paracetamol, propyphenazone, caffeine, and codeine are active ingredients used in combination to treat moderate to severe pain, especially when other analgesics are insufficient. This combination is effective in relieving headaches, migraines, dental pain, or muscle pain.
Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic that reduces pain and fever. Propyphenazone is another analgesic that enhances the effect of paracetamol, providing faster pain relief. Caffeine acts as a stimulant and improves the absorption of analgesics, increasing their effectiveness. Codeine is a mild opioid that works on the central nervous system to reduce the perception of pain.
Although this combination is effective, its use should be approached with caution. Codeine can cause dependency if used long-term or in high doses. It may also cause drowsiness, dizziness, or constipation. Caffeine can lead to insomnia, agitation, or palpitations, especially in sensitive individuals. It is important not to exceed the recommended dose to avoid adverse effects.
This combination is available only by prescription, and its use should be supervised by a doctor. It is essential for patients to follow the doctor’s instructions and avoid long-term use of this treatment. If the pain persists or worsens, further medical evaluation is necessary.
General data about CAFFETIN 250mg / 210mg / 50mg / 10mg
- Substance: paracetamol + propyphenazone + caffeine + codeine
- Date of latest medicines list: 02-10-2013
- Product code: W59787001
- Concentration: 250mg / 210mg / 50mg / 10mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 10
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: OTC - Over the Counter = medicine that does not require a medical prescription.