What is Geralgine Plus?
Relieving mild to moderately severe pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Geralgine Plus/ Codeine (Geralgine Plus) is a narcotic and analgesic/antipyretic combination. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.
Geralgine Plus indications
Geralgine Plus tablets are used for the relief of :
* Mild to moderately severe pain.
* Dry cough.
How should I use Geralgine Plus?
Use Geralgine Plus/ Codeine (Geralgine Plus) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Geralgine Plus/ Codeine (Geralgine Plus) by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- If you have been taking Geralgine Plus/ Codeine (Geralgine Plus) regularly or for longer than a few weeks, do not suddenly stop taking it without checking with your doctor. Your doctor may need to gradually lower your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Geralgine Plus/ Codeine (Geralgine Plus) and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Geralgine Plus/ Codeine (Geralgine Plus).
Geralgine Plus dosage
Adults & childn >12 yr 1-2 tab 4-6 hrly; max: 8 tab/day. Childn 6-12 yr ½-1 tab 4-6 hrly; max: 4 tab/day.
Geralgine Plus interactions
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you take this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
You should not take other medicines that contain Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus) in combination with this medicine, as this can easily result in exceeding the maximum recommended daily dose of Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus). Many cold and flu remedies and over-the-counter painkillers contain Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus), so be sure to check the ingredients of any other medicines before taking them with this one. Geralgine Plus yellow can be taken four hours after taking Geralgine Plus pink if you still have a migraine, but make sure you do not exceed the maximum dose recommended in the information leaflet.
This medicine should be used with caution in people taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for example the antidepressants phenelzine, tranylcypromine or isocarboxacid. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you have taken an MAOI in the last 14 days.
Cholestyramine reduces the absorption of Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus) from the gut. It should not be taken within an hour of taking Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus) or the effect of the Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus) will be reduced.
Metoclopramide and domperidone may increase the absorption of Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus) from the gut.
Long-term or regular use of Paracetamol (Geralgine Plus) may increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of warfarin and other anticoagulant medicines, leading to an increased risk of bleeding. This effect does not occur with occasional painkilling doses. If you are taking an anticoagulant medicine and you are also taking Geralgine Plus regularly, your blood clotting time (INR) should be regularly monitored.
In the unlikely event that this medicine makes you feel drowsy, this may be enhanced by other medicines that can cause drowsiness, such as the following:
antipsychotics, eg haloperidol
barbiturates, eg phenobarbital, amobarbital
benzodiazepines, eg diazepam, temazepam
other opioids, eg morphine, dihydrocodeine
sedating antihistamines, eg chlorphenamine, hydroxyzine
sleeping tablets, eg zopiclone
tricyclic antidepressants, eg amitriptyline.
Geralgine Plus side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Geralgine Plus?
dizziness, light-headedness, feeling, faint, sleepiness, nausea or vomiting, vision disturbance, unusual tiredness or weakness, insomnia, constipation, stomach cramps, painful urination, redness or swelling at the place of injection, nightmares, a false sense of well-being, dry mouth, headache, or malaise. You may also experience the less common side effects of dark urine, bloody, black or tarry stools, white spots on lips or mouth, sore throat, pain in your lower back or side, jaundice, irregular heartbeat, restlessness, tremor or uncontrolled movements, sweating, irregular breathing, facial swelling, ringing in the ears, flushing, depression or mood swings, pale stools, or hallucinations. Taking too much Geralgine Plus can be dangerous, and you should get emergency help immediately if you experience cold or clammy skin, severe weakness, confusion, slow heartbeat, severe drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, low blood pressure, liver or kidney damage, or severe restlessness or nervousness.
Geralgine Plus contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Geralgine Plus?
Decreased kidney function.
Decreased liver function.
Children under 10 years of age, unless on the advice of a doctor.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Active ingredient matches for Geralgine Plus:
Codeine/Paracetamol in Turkey.
List of Geralgine Plus substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Gepacod (Finland) | |
| Gesin Codeina (Paraguay) | |
| GNO CP (Argentina) | |
| Hapacol codein Sui (Vietnam) | |
| Infapain (South Africa) | |
| Klipal Codéine (France, Tunisia) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 300 mg; Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 25 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 600 mg; Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 50 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 300 mg; Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 25 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 600 mg; Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 50 mg | |
| Kodein/paracetamol Actavis (Croatia (Hrvatska)) | |
| Kodipar (Denmark) | |
| KONGESIC | |
| KONGESIC 500MG/10MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Pharma Fabrikon) | $ 0.23 |
| Kongesic 500 mg/10 mg Tablet (Pharma Fabrikon) | $ 0.02 |
| Korylan (Czech Republic, Slovakia) | |
| Lindilane (France) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 400 mg; Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 25 mg | |
| Lonalgal (Greece) | |
| Lonarid (Belgium, Italy) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate | |
| Lusadeina (Peru) | |
| Lusadeína (Peru) | |
| Masapara (Thailand) | |
| Medocodene (United Kingdom) | |
| Mekodin (Vietnam) | |
| Mekodin 10 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Mersyndol Daystrength (Australia) | |
| Metaljina Forte (Paraguay) | |
| Metaljina Plus (Paraguay) | |
| Mezadol (Vietnam) | |
| Mezadol 1 Bottle 100 Tablet | |
| Mezadol 10 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Migraleve (Malta, United Kingdom) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 500 mg; Buclizine Hydrochloride 6.25 mg; Codeine Phosphate 8 mg; Docusate Sodium | |
| Mydol 15 (Australia) | |
| Napacod (South Africa) | |
| Nasa W/ Codeine (Thailand) | |
| Nasa W/ Codeine 10 x 10's | |
| Nedolon (Germany) | |
| Nevrine Codeine (Belgium) | |
| Optipyrin (Germany) | |
| Suppositories; Rectal; Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate | |
| OXYMARK CD | |
| OXYMARK CD 650MG/30MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Unimarck Healthcare Ltd) | $ 1.26 |
| Oxymark CD Tablet (Unimarck Healthcare Ltd) | $ 0.14 |
| Paco (Brazil) | |
| Pacogesic (Thailand) | |
| Painamol Plus (South Africa) | |
| Painstop Day-Time Pain Reliever (Australia) | |
| Pamol Cod (Finland) | |
See 388 substitutes for Geralgine Plus | |
References
- DailyMed. "CODEINE SULFATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "codeine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "codeine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00318 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Geralgine Plus are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Geralgine Plus. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported useful
Was the Geralgine Plus drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Consumer reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet1 consumer reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Geralgine Plus before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 day and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Geralgine Plus. To get the time effectiveness of using Geralgine Plus drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 | 100.0% | |
5 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 3 | 60.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 20.0% | |
Consumer reviews
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
