Saridon

🧪 What It Is

Saridon is a fast-acting analgesic containing a trio of active ingredients in typical doses:

• Paracetamol (250–500 mg): Pain reliever & fever reducer

• Propyphenazone (150 mg): NSAID with quick pain relief

• Caffeine (50 mg): A stimulant that energizes and enhances the effects of the analgesics

✅ Main Uses

Saridon provides effective relief for:

• Headache (including tension, migraine, postural)

• Fever and body pain (e.g., muscle aches, backache)

• Dental pain and earache

• Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea), arthritis, and joint pain

• Cold/flu symptoms like sore throat and sinusitis pain

⚙️ How It Works

• Paracetamol blocks pain and fever signals.

• Propyphenazone adds faster, anti-inflammatory action.

• Caffeine enhances absorption and alertness—making the combo quicker and more potent

⏱️ Onset & Duration

• Effects begin in 30–45 minutes, lasting about 4–6 hours

💊 Dosage & How to Use

• Adults ≥12 years: 1 tablet every 4–6 hours, no more than 6 tablets in 24 hours

• Take with water; food can reduce stomach upset

• Not recommended for children under 12

⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions

• Common: Stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mild palpitations

• Allergic reactions: Skin rash, itching, swelling—stop if they appear

• Use with caution in liver or kidney disease, NSAID-sensitive asthma, malnutrition, or heart conditions

• Avoid overuse—can lead to liver damage, GI issues, or medication-overuse headaches

• Alcohol intake increases liver risk—use cautiously

🚫 Contraindications & Interactions

• Avoid if you have known allergies to its components (e.g., paracetamol, propyphenazone, caffeine)

• Don’t use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor

• May interact with enzyme-inducing drugs, alcohol, and others that affect liver metabolism