Sedaspir tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings
SEDASPIR, tablet, box of 2 tubes of 10 >> Generic drug of the therapeutic class: Analgesics
active ingredients: Codeine , acetylsalicylic acid , caffeine
Drug withdrawn from the market on 12/14/2018
Table of Contents
what is Sedaspir medication used for and indication?
Treatment in adults of pain of moderate to severe intensity and / or which is not relieved by aspirin or paracetamol alone.
PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR SEDASPIR
2 presentations are available for this medication:
- 2 polypropylene tube (s) of 10 tablet (s)
- polypropylene tube (s) of 20 tablet (s)
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
| Pharmaceutical class | not communicated |
| Active substance (s) | for one tablet: acetylsalicylic acid (500.00 mg), caffeine monohydrate (50.00 mg), codeine (phosphate) hemihydrate (20.00 mg) |
| General medicine | no |
| Pharmaceutical form | compressed |
| Route (s) of administration | oral |
| Selling price | unregulated price |
| Social security reimbursement rate | 0% |
| Laboratory (s) | Laboratory (s) manufacturer Sedaspir |
| Conditions of issue | available without prescription |
Sedaspir Dosage
RESERVED FOR ADULTS.
1 tablet to be swallowed with a glass of water, to be renewed if necessary after 4 hours; possibly, 2 tablets in one take, in case of severe pain, without exceeding 6 tablets per day.
Sedaspir Contraindications
Never take SEDASPIR, tablet in the following cases:
- From the 6th month of pregnancy
- Child under 15 years old.
- Known allergy to any of the constituents, aspirin or a related drug, especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Evolving stomach or duodenal ulcer.
- Hemorrhagic disease or hemorrhagic risk.
- Severe liver disease.
- Respiratory failure.
- Treatment with methotrexate (doses greater than or equal to 15 mg per week).
- Treatment with oral anticoagulants when aspirin is prescribed at high doses (greater than or equal to 3 g per day).
- Treatment with buprenorphine, nalbuphine or pentazocine
- Feeding with milk.
This medicine SHOULD generally not be used UNLESS YOUR DOCTOR advises you to use:
- enoxacin (antibiotic),
- ticlopidine,
- uricosurics (gout medications)
- injectable heparins,
- oral anticoagulants (for aspirin doses of less than 3 g per day)
- other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for high doses of aspirin greater than or equal to 3 g per day).
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
How To Take Sedaspir ?
Administration mode
- ORAL ROUTE.
Frequency of administration
- The catches distributed throughout the day, prevent pain peaks. They should be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
- Due to the presence of caffeine, avoid taking this medication at the end of the day.
Duration of the treatment
- Do not use for a prolonged period without medical advice.
How To Store Sedaspir ?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Expiration date
- Do not use SEDASPIR, tablet after the expiry date stated on the box.
Storage conditions
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
- Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with any unused medicine. These measures will help protect the environment.
Sedaspir Side Effects
Like all medicines, SEDASPIR, tablet can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them:
- related to the presence of codeine: constipation, somnolence, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, respiratory discomfort, skin reactions.
- related to the presence of aspirin: in some cases, it is possible that:
- an allergic reaction such as a rash, angioedema (swelling and / or edema of the face) or an asthma attack
- haemorrhage (discharge of blood through the mouth or in the stool, stool staining black). This is all the more frequent the higher the dosage used.
- ringing in the ears, sensation of hearing loss, headaches: these usually indicate an overdose of aspirin.
Immediately stop taking this treatment and warn you
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- be a doctor.
- linked to the presence of caffeine: possibility of excitement, insomnia, palpitations.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects get serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Sedaspir Interactions
IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEVERAL MEDICINES, especially with buprenorphine, nalbuphine or pentazocine, methotrexate, oral anticoagulants, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, certain anticoagulants, uricosurics (gout drugs), enoxacin, alcohol and drugs containing alcohol, ANY OTHER CURRENT TREATMENT SHOULD SYSTEMATICALLY REPORT TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
This medicine contains aspirin, codeine and. caffeine. Other medicines contain it. Do not combine them so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses
Effects on ability to Drive and use machines
- The attention of machine users and vehicle drivers is drawn to the risks of drowsiness associated with the use of this medication.
- This phenomenon is accentuated by the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Warnings and Precautions
Special warnings
- Do not use this medication for a long time because of the risk of dependence.
- In the event of a chronic (long-term) disease of the bronchi or lungs accompanied by sputum, in the event of liver disease or digestive history (hemorrhage, old ulcer), heavy periods or contraception by IUD, or kidney disease as well as in the elderly. A MEDICAL ADVICE IS ESSENTIAL.
Precautions for use
- The intake of alcoholic beverages during this treatment is not recommended.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
- This medicine will only be used during the first 5 months of pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.
- This medication is contraindicated from the 6th month of pregnancy.
- This drug passes into breast milk, therefore breast-feeding is contraindicated during treatment.
- If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as only he can judge the need for continued treatment.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
What happens if I overdose from Sedaspir ?
ASPIRIN OVERDOSAGE :
- Aspirin-related poisoning is to be feared in the elderly and especially in young children (therapeutic overdose or frequent accidental poisoning), in whom it can be fatal.
Clinical symptoms :
- Moderate poisoning: Ringing in the ears, feeling of hearing loss, headache, dizziness are signs of overdose and can be controlled by reducing the dosage.
- Severe poisoning: fever, hyperventilation, ketosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, coma, cardiovascular collapse, respiratory failure, severe hypoglycemia.
Treatment :
- Immediate transfer to a specialized hospital environment.
- Rapid evacuation of the product ingested by gastric lavage.
- Control of acid-base balance.
- Forced alkaline diuresis, possibility of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, if necessary.
- Symptomatic treatment.
CODEINE OVERDOSAGE :
- Symptoms in adults : acute depression of the respiratory centers (cyanosis, bradypnea), somnolence, rash, vomiting, pruritus, ataxia, pulmonary edema (rarer).
- Symptoms in children(toxic threshold: 2 mg / kg as a single dose): bradypnea, respiratory pauses, miosis, convulsions, signs of histaminoliberation: facial flushing and edema, urticarial rash, collapse, urine retention.
What to do :
- Assisted stimulation-ventilation before cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a specialized department.
- Specific treatment with naloxone: establishment of an approach with monitoring for the time necessary for the symptoms to disappear.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
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What happens if you stop taking Sedaspir ?
- Not applicable.
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What is Forms and Composition ?
Appearance and shape
- White round tablet debossed with “S” on one side.
- Box of 2 polypropylene tubes of 10 tablets, closed with a low density polyethylene cap containing a desiccant (silica gel).
Composition
What does SEDASPIR contain, tablet?
The active substances are:
- Acetylsalicylic acid …….. 500.00 mg
- Caffeine monohydrate ………. 50.00 mg
- Either in anhydrous caffeine …….. 45.80 mg
- Codeine phosphate hemihydrate ……….. 20.00 mg
For a tablet.
The other ingredients are:
- Starch (STARCH 1500), silica (Aerosil 300), glycerol monostearate, talc.
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is SEDASPIR, tablet and contents of the pack?
This medication is in the form of tablets. Box of 1 tube of 20 or 2 tubes of 10.
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Special warnings:
- For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.
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- It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
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