Saridon – 5 x 10 Tablets Analgesic for Headache & Fever

What is Saridon? Paracetamol, Propyphenazone and Caffeine Tablets for Headache and Pain Relief

Saridon is a mild analgesic and antipyretic combining three active substances: paracetamol (250 mg), propyphenazone (150 mg), and caffeine (50 mg). Caffeine increases the effectiveness of the analgesic components. Propyphenazone and paracetamol produce antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects, whilst caffeine strengthens the analgesic action and reduces feelings of fatigue and drowsiness.

Saridon Indications

Saridon is indicated for pain of various origins, including:

• Headache and migraine pain
• Myalgia (muscle pain)
• Post-traumatic and post-operative pain
• Dental pain
• Neuralgia and sciatica
• Dysmenorrhoea (menstrual pain)

Saridon is also used to reduce raised body temperature in various infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Saridon Contraindications

Do not use Saridon if you have:

• Severe liver or kidney dysfunction
• Glaucoma
• Leucopenia
• Insomnia
• Angina
• Genetic deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
• Anaemia
• Hyperexcitability
• Coronary heart disease
• Hypersensitivity to active or auxiliary components of Saridon

Saridon must not be given to children under 12 years. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended.

Drug Interactions

Do not take Saridon alongside rifampicin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, anticonvulsants, or alcoholic beverages. Metoclopramide accelerates Saridon’s absorption. The caffeine in Saridon accelerates ergotamine absorption. Propyphenazone reduces the efficiency of potassium-sparing diuretics and strengthens the effect of anticoagulants and oral anti-diabetic agents.

Saridon Dosage

Usually 1 tablet (maximum 2 tablets) up to four times a day, but no more than 6 tablets per day. Treatment duration should not exceed three days as an antipyretic or five days as an analgesic. The maximum daily dose for teenagers aged 12–18 years is three tablets.

Side Effects

In rare cases: skin allergic reactions, vomiting, dizziness, nausea, palpitations, and sleep disorders. Blood system disturbances (leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis) are shown extremely rarely. Prolonged use of Saridon in high doses may lead to nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic effects.

Pack Contents and Storage

5 × 10 tablets (50 tablets total). Keep out of reach of children. Storage period: 5 years.