Saridon Advance Tablet

Composition of Saridon Advance Tablet

Saridon Advance Tablet contains Paracetamol (650mg) + Caffeine (50mg). It belongs to the Non-opioid analgesic combination (Paracetamol + Pyrazolone analgesic + Caffeine) class of medicines.

Uses of Saridon Advance Tablet

• Relief of headache (including migraine)
• toothache
• body ache
• muscle/joint pain
• backache
• period pain (dysmenorrhoea)
• fever and other mild-to-moderate pain conditions

Key benefits

• Fast relief from headache
• Helps in migraine-associated pain
• Reduces fever
• Relieves body/muscle aches
• Effective for dental and menstrual pain

How Saridon Advance Tablet works

Paracetamol reduces pain and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system. Propyphenazone is an analgesic/antipyretic that further reduces pain and fever. Caffeine enhances analgesic effect and helps improve alertness, which can be useful in headache.

How to take Saridon Advance Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take as advised by a doctor; generally 1 tablet when required for pain/fever, preferably after food with water. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose and avoid using with other paracetamol-containing products.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. It can cause a racing heart, tremor, vomiting and agitation. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Saridon Advance Tablet

Most side effects of Saridon Advance are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset/heartburn
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• restlessness
• palpitations
• insomnia

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Saridon Advance Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in case of allergy to paracetamol/propyphenazone/pyrazolones/caffeine. Avoid overdose—paracetamol can cause severe liver damage; seek urgent care if excess taken. Use with caution in liver or kidney disease, chronic alcohol use, asthma or history of analgesic allergy, gastric irritation/ulcer, and in the elderly. If pain persists >3 days or fever persists >3 days, consult a doctor. Contains caffeine—limit other caffeine sources (tea/coffee/energy drinks).

Do not take Saridon Advance if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision. Not for anyone with an uncontrolled heart rhythm problem, unless a doctor has said otherwise.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, other paracetamol-containing medicines, warfarin/other anticoagulants (with prolonged use), enzyme inducers (rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin), isoniazid, other NSAIDs/analgesics, caffeine interactions with ciprofloxacin, theophylline, clozapine

How to store Saridon Advance Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Saridon Advance Tablet

Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses. Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well — treatment works best when it is early. Avoid taking it in the evening if it disturbs your sleep. Cutting down suddenly after taking it daily can itself cause a headache for a day or two.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic & Antipyretic

Drug class:

Non-opioid analgesic combination (Paracetamol + Pyrazolone analgesic + Caffeine)