Synofen - with ibuprofen and paracetamol, 20 pieces

What is Synofen and who is it suitable for?

Synofen is a pain reliever that contains a combination of 500 mg paracetamol and 200 mg ibuprofen in one tablet.This combination provides greater pain relief than comparable doses of each active ingredient.Synofen is particularly suitable for people who want fast, strong or well-tolerated pain relief.It is suitable for adults aged 18 and over.No prescription is required for this product.

What effect does the combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen have?

The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen in Synofen achieves a triple effect: fast, strong and well tolerated.Paracetamol provides a quick onset of pain relief, while ibuprofen ensures a long-lasting effect.Both active ingredients are contained in a low dosage, which increases tolerability and reduces the risk of side effects and interactions.

How is Synofen dosed?

Adults aged 18 and over can take one Synofen film-coated tablet up to three times a day.It is important that there are at least 6 hours between each dose.No more than six tablets should be taken within 24 hours, which corresponds to a total of 3,000 mg paracetamol and 1,200 mg ibuprofen.It is recommended that Synofen be taken with food to reduce the chance of side effects.

How long can you expect the effect to last after taking it?

After taking a film-coated tablet of Synofen, the pain-relieving effect lasts for at least 8 hours.This long-lasting effect is due to the combination of the two active ingredients paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Should you expect side effects?

Since the active ingredients paracetamol and ibuprofen are contained in a low dosage, there is only a low risk of side effects.This ensures the compatibility of Synofen.

Can you use Synofen during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

During pregnancy, Synofen should only be taken after consultation with a doctor.It can be used if necessary in the first six months of pregnancy, but not in the last trimester.During breastfeeding, Synofen can be taken for a short time and in the recommended dosage without having to interrupt breastfeeding.

Which ingredients are not contained in Synofen?

Synofen is free of lactose, gluten and ingredients of animal origin.This makes it a suitable option for people with intolerances or allergies.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Synofen contains the active ingredients paracetamol and ibuprofen.Each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg paracetamol and 200 mg ibuprofen.The other ingredients are: Tablet core: corn starch, crospovidone (type A) (Ph.Eur.), highly dispersed silicon dioxide, povidone K30, pre-gelatinized starch (corn), talc, stearic acid (Ph.Eur.) [pflanzlich].Film coating: poly(vinyl alcohol), talc, macrogol 3350, titanium dioxide (E171).

Area of application

Synofen is used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain.It is particularly suitable for pain that cannot be relieved by using ibuprofen or paracetamol alone.Synofen is available from pharmacies.

Mode of action

Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Paracetamol works in a different way than ibuprofen, but both active ingredients work together to reduce pain.

Contraindications

Synofen must not be taken if you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the ingredients, if you have allergic reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs, if you regularly consume large amounts of alcohol, if you have active stomach or duodenal ulcers, if you have blood formation disorders, if you have severe heart, liver or kidney failure, if you have severe dehydration, during the last three months of pregnancy and in people under 18 years of age.

Intake

It is recommended that Synofen be taken with food to reduce the chance of side effects.

Patient information

Always take Synofen exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take for longer than 3 days.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Notes

Active ingredient: 500 mg paracetamol, 200 mg ibuprofen.Areas of application: Synofen is used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain. Synofen is specifically used for pain that cannot be relieved by using ibuprofen or paracetamol alone.Pharmacy required.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.