Information

Nikodin is the combination of paracetamol 500mg and codiene phosphate 10mg that belongs to the analgesic and antipyretic groups. It is used in the treatment of fever, headache and body pain.

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Therapeutic Class

analgesic and antipyretic

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Dose and Direction of Use

• Swallow the tablet without crushing or breaking or chewing.
• Follow the dose and duration as per the drescription.
• Take the medication with food

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Mode of Action

Paracetamol echibits analgesic action by peripheral blockage of pain impulse generation, and reduces fever by inhibiting hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Codiene binds to opiate receptor in CNS causing inhibition of ascending pain pathways.

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Uses

• Body pain
• Headache
• Fever

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Contraindications

• Severe liver impairment
• Severe renal impairment

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Precautions and Warning

• Consult with doctor about your health conditions before starting the medication.
• Follow the dose and duration of medication randomly.
• Do not skip the medicine or doubke take the medication.
• If you miss the dose and is almost time for next dose, skip the missed dose.
• If any hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consult with doctor immediately.
• Use the medicine with caution for kidney and liver patient

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