Pharmacy medicines are provided by a licensed UK pharmacy and each medicine involves customers certifying the medicine is applicable for them which in turn is assessed by a pharmacist.

Silverwood Pharmacy is a licensed UK pharmacy which is able to dispense pharmacy medicines (Pmeds) to users under the supervision of their superintendent pharmacist.

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Solpadeine Plus is the leading global brand name for painkillers which combine two of the most effective painkilling medicines out there for mild to moderately severe pain - codeine and paracetamol.

Solpadeine Plus tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which in not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. Solpadeine Plus works for migraines, headache, dental pain, period pain, strains and sprains, backache, rheumatic pain and sciatica. It is not recommended for ongoing pain management of a chronic condition which causes pain. In such instances, patients should consult their physician to identify how best to manage such pain.

What is in Solpadeine Plus?

Solpadeine Plus contains 500mg of paracetamol, codeiune phosphate, hemihydrate (8mg), caffeine (30mg).

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is the most widely used painkiller in the world and helps to relieve both pain and fever. It is mooted to work via its effects on prostaglandin production in the brain and spinal cord. Prostaglandins are known to cause inflammation and in turn this can cause pain. For those engaged in a resistance training program, it should be noted that elevating prostaglandin levels in muscles plays a contributory role in the muscle building process so by using paracetamol you may comprimise your bodybuilding progress somewhat.

Codeine is an opiate which is found in nature in the poppy plant. A milder opiate compared to the likes of morphine, Codeine is nevertheless an effective painkiller which kicks in around 30 minutes. It reduces pain through its action on opioid receptors found in the body which produces endrophins that reduces the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

When codeine is used in conjunction with paracetamol, the he combined painkilling effect is greater than either compound alone. Caffeine acts to further help the effectiveness of paracetamol.

This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms from the medicine when you stop taking it. If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.

IS SOLPADEINE PLUS SUITABLE FOR YOU?

As a pharmacy only medicine, Solpadeine Plus can only be dispensed if you review the information below and answer yes to every question. Otherwise, you should consult your doctor to discuss pain management options that are suitable for you.

Q1. Are you experiencing mild to moderately severe pain?

If the answer is NO, Solpadeine Plus is NOT suitable for you. Please see your doctor for advice on your condition.

If the answer is YES, go to the next question.

Q2. Has the pain been experienced only within the last few days?

If the answer is NO, Solpadeine Plus is NOT suitable for you. Please see your doctor for advice on your condition.

If the answer is YES, go to the next question.

Q3. Is this medicine for your own use?

If the answer is NO, Solpadeine Plus is NOT suitable for you. Please see your doctor for advice on your condition.

If the answer is YES, go to the next question.

Q4. Do you understand that codeine can cause addition, and should not be used for more than 3 days without a doctor's advice? 

If the answer is NO, Solpadeine Plus  is NOT suitable for you. Please see your doctor for advice on your condition.

If the answer is YES, go to the next question.

Q5. Can you confirm you are not currently using any other medication, nor suffer any medical conditions, or have any known allergies? 

If the answer is NO, Solpadeine Plus is NOT suitable for you. Please see your doctor for advice on your condition.

If the answer is YES, go to the next question.

Q6. Do you agree to see a doctor if you have been using this for 3 days and symptoms persist?

If the answer is NO, Solpadeine Plus is NOT suitable for you. Please see your doctor for advice on your condition.

If the answer is YES, go to the next question.

For more information on Solpadeine Plus please read the patient leaflet