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Saridon Tablet
Manufactured byPIRAMAL HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsPropyphenazone (150 mg) + Paracetamol (250 mg) + Caffeine (50 mg)
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Description
Saridon Tablet is a combination of Propyphenazone, Paracetamol, and Caffeine. It provides relief from mild to severe headaches. It works by stopping the production of a chemical substance that causes headaches.
Saridon Tablet shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, upset stomach, etc. These side effects are usually mild and subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they persist or become severe. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Saridon Tablet may be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not subside even after a few doses.
Saridon Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver or kidney problems. Inform your doctor about your current medications before starting the treatment with Saridon Tablet to avoid interaction. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Saridon Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Saridon Tablet
Nausea and Vomiting
Bloody and cloudy urine
Stomach pain
Stomach upset
Difficulty in breathing
Skin rash
Uses of Saridon Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Headache
Saridon Tablet is used to treat headaches of unknown causes that may spread across, on the sides, and back of the head.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
Saridon Tablet may start showing its action within 30-60 minutes.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
Saridon Tablet may remain effective in your body for approximately 6 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
Saridon Tablet has no habit-forming tendency.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Saridon Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the lack of relevant safety information. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Saridon Tablet is not recommended while breastfeeding as it is unknown if this medicine passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Saridon Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Saridon Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the lack of relevant safety information. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Saridon Tablet is not recommended while breastfeeding as it is unknown if this medicine passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Allergic skin reactions
Saridon Tablet may cause serious skin allergy in some cases. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience skin reddening, rash, blisters or peeling, etc.
Kidney diseases
Saridon Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your kidney function during treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
Saridon Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.
Chronic malnutrition
Saridon Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you are malnourished (lack of proper nutrition in the body) as it may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may recommend dose adjustments based on your body weight.
Missed Dose
Saridon Tablet is normally taken on an as-needed basis. If you miss a scheduled dose, take it as soon as possible, but do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Saridon Tablet. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Leflunomide
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Disease interactions
Asthma
Asthma is a condition that causes narrowing of the airways with excessive mucous production. This may lead to breathing difficulty. Saridon Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of NSAID-sensitive asthma (asthma that occurs due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines). This medicine may aggravate the allergic reaction and worsen your condition.
Liver Disease
Saridon Tablet is broken down in the liver and an impaired liver cannot break down this medicine properly. Hence, Saridon Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it may further increase the risk of liver damage.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
5-HIAA Urine Test
Saridon Tablet can interfere with the urine test and give a false-positive result. Inform your doctor and lab technician about the use of this medicine before the test is performed.
Saridon Tablet may be taken with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet in your mouth.
Avoid taking more than the recommended dose or for more than one week unless directed by your doctor to do so.
Avoid taking Saridon Tablet with other Paracetamol-containing medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Saridon Tablet is a combination of Propyphenazone, Paracetamol, and Caffeine.
Propyphenazone and Paracetamol work by stopping the production of a chemical substance that is responsible for causing pain.
Caffeine causes the blood vessels to narrow and restricts blood flow, thus alleviating pain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Analgesic combinations
Schedule
OTC
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Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Caffeine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 10 August 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 21 Jan 2022
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