Driving impairment
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Leaflet FASCOREM 200mg / 200mg / 25mg / 25mg / 10mg tablets
- Product code:
- W41947003
- Quantity:
- 20
- Indicated for:
- cold and flu symptoms
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- acetylsalicylic acid + paracetamol + phenobarbital + caffeine + codeine (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug + analgesic and antipyretic + antiepileptic barbiturate + xanthine stimulant + opioid analgesic)
- ATC
- N02BA71 — Nervous system | Other analgesics and antipyretics | Salicylic acid and derivatives
Precautions:
Dose adjustment in hepatic impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Dependence / abuse
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
Respiratory depression
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
Hepatotoxicity
This medicine may affect the liver.
Narrow therapeutic index
The dose must be followed strictly.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Nephrotoxicity
This medicine may affect the kidneys.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Pediatric warning
Use in children only as recommended in the leaflet or by a doctor.
Elderly warning
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Severe skin reactions
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Seizure risk
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Bleeding risk
This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding.
Suicidal ideation / mental changes
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Ulcer / gastrointestinal bleeding
This medicine may increase the risk of ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding.
The combination of acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol, phenobarbital, caffeine, and codeine is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain, particularly in cases of migraines, severe headaches, or other types of pain that do not respond to simple analgesics. This combination leverages multiple mechanisms of action to provide strong analgesic and sedative effects.
- Acetylsalicylic acid and paracetamol are analgesics and antipyretics that reduce pain and fever.
- Codeine is a mild opioid that enhances the analgesic effect of the other components.
- Caffeine improves the absorption of analgesics and has a stimulating effect, reducing fatigue associated with pain.
- Phenobarbital is a sedative that calms the central nervous system, providing relaxation and reducing tension associated with pain.
This combination should be used with caution, as phenobarbital and codeine can cause dependency, and prolonged use may lead to serious side effects such as excessive drowsiness, respiratory depression, or liver damage. It is important to take it only as prescribed by a doctor and avoid long-term use.
- Acetylsalicylic acid and paracetamol are analgesics and antipyretics that reduce pain and fever.
- Codeine is a mild opioid that enhances the analgesic effect of the other components.
- Caffeine improves the absorption of analgesics and has a stimulating effect, reducing fatigue associated with pain.
- Phenobarbital is a sedative that calms the central nervous system, providing relaxation and reducing tension associated with pain.
This combination should be used with caution, as phenobarbital and codeine can cause dependency, and prolonged use may lead to serious side effects such as excessive drowsiness, respiratory depression, or liver damage. It is important to take it only as prescribed by a doctor and avoid long-term use.
General data about FASCOREM 200mg / 200mg / 25mg / 25mg / 10mg
- Substance:
- acetylsalicylic acid + paracetamol + phenobarbital + caffeine + codeine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-01-2014
- Product code:
- W41947003
- Concentration:
- 200mg / 200mg / 25mg / 25mg / 10mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.