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Saridon
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Saridon is a combined drug, the healing effects of which are determined by the properties of its constituent components. Has analgesic and antipyretic effects on the body.
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Indications Saridon
Among the indications for the prescription of the medicine:
- moderate or mild pain of various origins (among such migraines, dental or head, and dysmenorrhea);
- febrile conditions due to flu or cold (a sharp increase in temperature).
Pharmacodynamics
Paracetamol has antipyretic, analgesic, and also weak anti-inflammatory properties. They are conditioned by the predominant effect on the thermoregulatory center located in the hypothalamus, and besides this the weaker ability to inhibit the synthesis of PG.
Propiphenazone has analgesic properties.
Caffeine stimulates the activity of the vasomotor, as well as the respiratory center, and in addition increases the vascular tone inside the brain, dilates the blood vessels in the skeletal muscles, kidneys and heart. It also reduces the strength of the adhesion of platelets. This substance suppresses the feeling of drowsiness and increases the working capacity of the body (both physical and mental).
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Dosing and administration
You need to consume the medicine orally. For adults, the dosage is basically 1 tablet 3-4 times per day. Maximum at a time for an adult, you can take 2 tablets, for a day you can use no more than 6 tablets.
Duration of treatment should not be more than 3 days (as an antipyretic) or 5 days (as an analgesic). The maximum duration of the treatment course can not be more than 10 days.
To adolescents aged 12-18 years, the drug is prescribed in a dosage of 0.5-1 tablet 2-3 times per day.
Take medicine immediately after eating (take a pill with water).
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Use Saridon during pregnancy
Use in periods of lactation, as well as pregnancy is not recommended.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- individual intolerance to the active components of the drug;
- severe disorders in the liver or kidneys;
- genetic deficiency in the body G6FD;
- The presence of anemia, but in addition to glaucoma or leukopenia;
- a feeling of strong excitability;
- IHD, insomnia or angina pectoris;
- children age less than 12 years.
Side effects Saridon
As a result of the use of the medicine, such adverse reactions can occur: skin allergy symptoms, vomiting with nausea, dizziness, increased bleeding, and in addition appearance on ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract ulcers and erosions.
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Overdose
Among the symptoms of acute overdose: vomiting with nausea, pain in the stomach, increased sweating, tachycardia, as well as blanching of the skin.
The patient in this case requires washing the stomach, as well as taking adsorbents. Then you should consult a doctor.
Interactions with other drugs
It is necessary to avoid the combination of Saridon with anticonvulsants, barbiturates, and in addition to carbamazepine, as well as rifampicin and alcoholic beverages.
Metoclopramide increases the rate of absorption of paracetamol, and caffeine increases the rate of absorption of ergotamine.
Propiphenazone increases the effectiveness of oral antidiabetic drugs, as well as anticoagulants. In this case, on the contrary, lowers the potency of potassium-sparing diuretics.
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Storage conditions
It is necessary to keep the medicine in standard conditions for medicines - a place closed from light and moisture, inaccessible to children. The temperature regime is a maximum of 30 ° C.
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Shelf life
Saridon is allowed to be used within 5 years from the date of manufacture of the drug.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Saridon" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.