_Tempraphen - C

Tempraphen – C ® soft gelatin capsule contains medicine in a gelatin-based coating, and its advantage is that it is absorbed faster compared to solid products, and therefore its therapeutic effect appears faster. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic drug. Codeine is also a opioid pain reliever.

Description about_Tempraphen - C

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Acetaminophen/ Codeine

PharmaceuticalClass

Pain reliever and antipyretic

PharmaceuticalForms

Soft gelatin capsule

Indications

It is prescribed for weak or severe pain. This drug is the treatment of choice in osteoarthritis.

UseDuringPregnancy

In terms of the classification of drugs used during pregnancy, this drug is in group C, and its use is allowed only with the prescription of a specialist. Taking acetaminophen codeine during pregnancy may cause physical dependence in the fetus and respiratory depression in the newborn. It is forbidden to use codeine during breastfeeding because it turns into morphine in the body and morphine is secreted in milk. It may cause life-threatening complications or death of the baby even with therapeutic doses.

Precautions

  1. This medicine may cause drowsiness, after taking it, avoid doing things that require alertness.
  2. Long-term use of codeine can be addictive.
  3. If acetaminophen is taken at a dose of 10 grams or more, it causes severe liver toxicity.
  4. If acetaminophen is used for a few weeks with a dose of 5-8 grams or for a year with a dose of 3-4 grams per day, it can cause liver damage, but long-term use with a dose of less than 2 grams per day It does not lead to liver damage.
  5. Simultaneous use of acetaminophen and alcohol increases the risk of liver damage.
  6. Simultaneous use of some drugs such as carbamazepine, phenytoin and rifampin may increase the toxic effect of acetaminophen on the liver.

ProhibitedUsage

  1. People who have a known allergy to acetaminophen, codeine or any of the components of this product should avoid using it.
  2. It should not be used in people suffering from fauvism or respiratory problems such as acute asthma or COPD because the use of codeine may worsen the patient's condition.
  3. It is forbidden to use codeine in patients who have diarrhea due to poisoning and in patients with diarrhea associated with pseudomembranous colitis (caused by antibiotics) until the toxic substance is completely removed from the digestive system, because codeine may speed up excretion. Reduce the toxic substance or antibiotic.
  4. Acetaminophen should not be used in alcoholic patients because alcohol consumption makes the patient susceptible to hepatotoxicity with acetaminophen.

SideEffects

Tempraphen – C ® has no side effects or causes mild side effects at recommended doses. Unlike aspirin, acetaminophen does not irritate the stomach and does not increase bleeding time. Acetaminophen may rarely cause an allergic reaction. Codeine causes constipation more than other opioids, especially when the treatment is chronic and long-term. Common side effects of acetaminophen codeine include nausea, drowsiness and dizziness.

AmountAndMethod

  • Adults and children over 12 years old, 1 to 2 capsules every 4 hours if needed.
  • The use of this medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Maintenance

  • Store the medicine at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius and avoid freezing the softgels.
  • Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

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