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Saridon Tablet

Manufactured byPIRAMAL HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsPropyphenazone (150 mg) + Paracetamol (250 mg) + Caffeine (50 mg)
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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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
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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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
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

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

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

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Classification

Category

Analgesic combinations

Schedule

OTC

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