Syndol Tablets Pack of 10

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Syndol Tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain, which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone, such as headache, tension headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, dysmenorrhoea, muscular and rheumatic aches and pains and post-operative analgesia following surgical or dental procedures.

Always take Syndol exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Do not take Syndol for more than 3 days. If you need to use this medicine for more than three days you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than three days. When you stop taking it you may get withdrawal symptoms. You should talk to your doctor or
pharmacist if you think you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

Adults, including the elderly:
Take one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed for relief Adults should wait at least 4 hours before taking another dose
Do not take more than eight tablets in a 24 hour period
Do not exceed the stated dose
If you are elderly or of a weakened state you should seek advice from your doctor before taking Syndol as dosage adjustment may be required.
Children aged 16 to 18 years:
1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours
Children aged 12 to 15 years:
1 tablet every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours
Children under 12 years:
Syndol should not be taken by children below the age of 12, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

If you take more Syndol than you should
Signs of overdose may include unusually pale skin, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, pupils that may be pin-point in size, a difficulty in breathing, an increased or irregular heart rate, and loin (kidney) pain.
Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.
Remember to take any remaining tablets and the pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken
If you have forgotten to take Syndol
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 a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Remember to leave at least 4 hours between doses.
If you stop taking Syndol
This medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than three days. When you stop taking it you may get withdrawal symptoms. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you think you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

If you need to take this medicine continuously for more than three days you should see your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine contains Codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than three days. If you take this medicine for headaches for more than three days it can make them worse.

This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive while taking this medicine until you know how it makes you feel. Avoid alcoholic drink.

Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.

Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well.

Each Syndol tablet contains the following active ingredients, 450mg of paracetamol, 10mg of codeine phosphate, 5mg of doxylamine succinate and 30mg of caffeine.

They also contain povidone, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinised maize starch, magnesium stearate, talc and water. The tablet film coating contains lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol 4000; quinoline yellow (E104) and sunset yellow (E110).