What is Saridon®? Saridon is an analgesic or pain killer indicated for
1. Fast and effective relief of mild to severe headaches; 2. Relief of pains such as headache, toothache, menstrual discomfort, post-operative and rheumatic pain; 3. Relief of pain and fever associated with colds and flu;
What are Saridon®’s ingredients? Each Saridon tablet contains the following active ingredients: Paracetamol 250 mg Propyphenazone 150 mg Caffeine 50 mg
Paracetamol helps reduce fever and pain while providing long lasting relief.
Propyphenazone is a non-steroidal analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory used to treat mild to moderate pain, like headaches, quickly. When it is combined with paracetamol and caffeine, it has a faster onset of action and greater analgesic effect compared with paracetamol.
Caffeine, when combined with other analgesics, improves their effects.
Is Saridon® better than Paracetamol and other Analgesics?
In an analysis of eight studies involving 500 patients with moderate to severe dental pain, Saridon was shown to have a faster onset of action and was more effective than paracetamol 500mg, ibuprofen 200mg, aspirin 500mg or placebo".
How should Saridon® be taken? Propyphenazone and Paracetamol are ingredients that provide pain relief. They complement each other well because Propyphenazone works quickly but loses its effect fast, while Paracetamol takes effect slowly but a has a longer lasting effect. The 3rd ingredient, Caffeine improves the effects of the other two ingredients. With it, the analgesics work better by 41%
How fast does Saridon® work? Saridon’s unique formula enables it to provide significant pain relief in as fast as 15 minutes.
Is Saridon® better than Paracetamol and other Analgesics? In comparative studies involving patients with moderate to severe pain, Saridon® works faster and provides better pain relief than Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Aspirin.
How should Saridon® be taken? Single dose. Adults: 1-2 tablets Adolescents aged 12-16 years: 1 tablet If necessary, up to three single doses may be taken within 24 hours. The tablets should be taken with ample water or other fluids. Saridon should not be taken for more than one week or at doses higher than those recommended, except as directed by a doctor.
When can I NOT take Saridon? Saridon® should not be taken if there is a history of allergy to the drug or to any component of Saridon. Please read full product insert for contraindications and list of precautions
Can Saridon® be taken by children? Saridon® should not be given to infants or children under 12 years of age.
Can Saridon® be taken by pregnant women? No. Saridon® Triple Action should not be used during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester and in the final six weeks.
* Kiersch T, Minic M. The onset of action and the analgesic efficacy of Saridon (a propyphenazone/paracetamol/caffeine combination) in comparison with paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin and placebo (pooled statistical analysis). Curr Med Res Op. 2002; 18:1 L.PH.MKT.CC.10.2017.0355
