Syndol FAQs
What are Syndol Tablets?
Syndol Tablets are designed to provide fast, short-term relief from pain when common over-the-counter painkillers, like paracetamol, are not enough. Syndol targets mild to moderate pain caused by various conditions, including headaches, migraines, nerve pain, period pain, toothache, and muscle aches. For those struggling with pain that standard painkillers can't manage, Syndol offers a stronger solution for short-term use.
What are Syndol Tablets used for?
Syndol Tablets are used for short-term relief from acute pain, such as:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Toothache
- Nerve pain
- Period pain
- Muscle pain
Syndol comes in two types:
- Syndol Headache Relief Tablets: Contain paracetamol, codeine, and caffeine to target headaches and migraines.
- Syndol Original Pain Relief Tablets: Contain paracetamol, codeine, caffeine, and doxylamine, which helps reduce muscle pain and tension headaches.
Syndol should only be used when other pain relief options, like paracetamol or ibuprofen, do not provide enough relief, and should not be used for more than three days due to the risk of addiction.
How does Syndol work?
Syndol Headache Relief Tablets contain three active ingredients—paracetamol, codeine, and caffeine—working together for quick pain relief. Syndol Original includes a fourth ingredient, doxylamine, for muscle relaxation.
- Paracetamol helps reduce pain and fever by lowering the production of pain-causing chemicals in the brain and spinal cord.
- Codeine is an opioid that blocks pain signals to the brain by mimicking natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body.
- Caffeine boosts the pain-relieving effects of paracetamol and helps counteract the drowsiness caused by codeine.
- Doxylamine in Syndol Original is an antihistamine that also works as a muscle relaxant to ease muscle pain and tension.
What are the alternatives to Syndol Tablets?
If you're looking for non-prescription alternatives for pain relief, consider:
- Ibuprofen
- Paracetamol
- Aspirin
- Topical treatments like ibuprofen gel
For migraines, Migraleve Yellow and Migraleve Pink may help, as they target both pain relief and nausea.
If Syndol does not relieve your pain within three days, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take Syndol Tablets with paracetamol?
No, you should not take Syndol with other products containing paracetamol as this could lead to a dangerous overdose, potentially causing liver and kidney damage. Always check the ingredients of any other medications you are taking with Syndol. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist.
What are the ingredients in Syndol Tablets?
- Syndol Headache Relief Tablets: Paracetamol 500mg, Caffeine 30mg, Codeine Phosphate 8mg.
- Syndol Original Tablets: Includes Doxylamine Succinate 5mg.
Additional ingredients include povidone, maize starch, methylcellulose, talc, purified water, and calcium stearate.
What should I be aware of before taking Syndol Tablets?
Do not take Syndol if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- You have asthma, severe respiratory issues, alcoholism, or have recently undergone bile duct surgery.
- You have paralytic ileus (non-functioning bowel) or a recent head injury.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, an enlarged prostate, low blood pressure, bowel issues, or an underactive thyroid.
Can Syndol interact with other medicines?
Yes, Syndol can interact with other medications. Do not take it if you are currently on or have recently used:
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) or other antidepressants.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Syndol alongside other medications, whether prescribed or over-the-counter.
Can I drive while taking Syndol?
Syndol Tablets may cause drowsiness. If you feel drowsy, do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or consume alcohol.
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