Saridon Tablet 10's belongs to a class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for a short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or other organs. While, chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis etc. Besides this, it is also useful for dental pain which can occur due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury.
Saridon Tablet 10's is composed of Propyphenazone, Paracetamol, and Caffeine. Together it relieves symptoms of arthritis, and dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps), and reduces fever. Propyphenazone and paracetamol are known to have analgesic and antipyretic effects for reducing mild to moderate pain. They work by lowering the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and by promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant by narrowing the blood vessels and reducing headaches.
Take it as advised by your healthcare provider. If stomach upset or irritation occurs, it is advisable to take Saridon Tablet 10's with food or milk. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Like all medicines, Saridon Tablet 10's may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking this medicine if you experience symptoms like tightness of the chest, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, increased heart rate and or in case of any signs of hypersensitivity.
Do not take Saridon Tablet 10's if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, paracetamol, naproxen, or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children, people with liver disease, heart disease, or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. Saridon Tablet 10's may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause increased side effects from taking the drug. Consult your doctor if your symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fever do not disappear even after ten days.
