Leaflet NO-SPALGIN 500mg / 40mg / 8mg tablets

Product code: W42212001 Quantity: 12

Indicated for: pain; fever

Route of administration: oral

Substance: paracetamol + drotaverine + codeine (analgesic and antipyretic + gastrointestinal antispasmodic + opioid analgesic)

ATC: N02BE51 (Nervous system | Other analgesics and antipyretics | Anilides)

Precautions:
Driving impairment
Driving impairment

This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Dizziness / vertigo
Dizziness / vertigo

This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.

Dependence / abuse
Dependence / abuse

This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.

Respiratory depression
Respiratory depression

May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.

Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol

Avoid alcohol during treatment.

Hepatotoxicity
Hepatotoxicity

This medicine may affect the liver.

Major drug interactions
Major drug interactions

This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.

Breastfeeding warning
Breastfeeding warning

Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.

Pregnancy warning
Pregnancy warning

Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.

Elderly warning
Elderly warning

Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.

Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly

Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.

Drowsiness / sedation
Drowsiness / sedation

This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.

Paracetamol, drotaverine, and codeine are active ingredients used in combination to treat moderate to severe pain, especially when associated with muscle spasms or abdominal discomfort. This combination is effective in relieving headaches, abdominal colic, menstrual pain, or other types of spasmodic pain.

Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic that reduces pain and fever, being well-tolerated by most patients. Drotaverine is an antispasmodic that relaxes smooth muscles, reducing spasms and abdominal discomfort. Codeine is a mild opioid that acts on the central nervous system to reduce the perception of pain, enhancing the analgesic effect of paracetamol.

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. Drotaverine may cause side effects such as nausea or low blood pressure, while paracetamol, if overused, can harm the liver.

This combination is available only by prescription, and its use should be supervised by a doctor. It is important for patients to follow the recommended dosage and avoid alcohol consumption during treatment. If the pain persists or worsens, further medical evaluation is necessary.

General data about NO-SPALGIN 500mg / 40mg / 8mg

  • Substance: paracetamol + drotaverine + codeine
  • Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
  • Product code: W42212001
  • Concentration: 500mg / 40mg / 8mg
  • Pharmaceutical form: tablets
  • Quantity: 12
  • Product type: Generic medicine
  • Prescription status: OTC - Over the Counter = medicine that does not require a medical prescription.