{"product_id":"propain-400mg-tabs-40","title":"Propain 400mg Tablets 40's","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropain 400mg\u003c\/strong\u003e (40 Tablets) is a high-potency, triple-action analgesic and antipyretic medication designed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. In South Africa, Propain is a well-established \u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 2 (S2)\u003c\/strong\u003e medicine, often used when standard over-the-counter painkillers are insufficient. It combines three active ingredients—Paracetamol, Codeine, and Caffeine—to target pain through multiple pathways in the body, providing a 40-tablet pack suitable for short-term acute pain management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Product Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModerate to Severe Pain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relief from intense headaches, migraines, and toothaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusculoskeletal Pain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effective for backache, muscle strains, and joint pain (including rheumatic pain).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Operative Recovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for managing pain following minor surgical or dental procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMenstrual Discomfort:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides relief for severe period pains (dysmenorrhea).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFever Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps lower high body temperatures associated with colds and flu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynergistic Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of Paracetamol and Codeine provides superior pain relief compared to using either ingredient alone (the \"sparing effect\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine Booster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine acts as an adjuvant, accelerating the absorption of the painkillers and enhancing their overall efficacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Onset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated to dissolve quickly, allowing the active ingredients to enter the bloodstream and start working on the pain source fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntipyretic Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e While primarily for pain, it is highly effective at managing the \"aches and pains\" and high fevers of viral infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Pack (40s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a sufficient supply for a full 5-day course of acute pain management for a household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet typically contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParacetamol (400mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e For pain relief and fever reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCodeine Phosphate (10mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e An opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine (30mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e To enhance the analgesic effect and reduce drowsiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantity \/ Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Tablets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, white oral tablets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAPPI Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 821373002.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Main Barcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6003730000038.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults (18+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Take \u003cstrong\u003eone to two tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e every 4 to 6 hours as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e exceed 8 tablets in a 24-hour period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdministration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swallow with a full glass of water, preferably after food to minimize any potential stomach irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use for the shortest time possible. 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