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)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
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.
The dose must be followed strictly.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
This medicine may affect the kidneys.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Use in children only as recommended in the leaflet or by a doctor.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
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.