Ultramol Soluble Tablets

What are Ultramol Soluble Tablets?

Ultramol Soluble is made up of paracetamol, codeine phosphate and caffeine. They work together to relieve acute moderate pain caused by headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, period pain and rheumatic pains when other painkillers have not worked and at least 4 hours has passed since you last took a painkiller.

Ultramol should only be taken for up to 3 days in a row. If you feel you need it for longer, consult your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.

The Codeine in this medicine can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. If you begin to notice withdrawal symptoms, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days may actually worsen them. Please read the entire patient information leaflet contained within the product packaging before taking this medicine.

What is Codeine?

Codeine is a mild opioid painkiller commonly used in the UK to manage moderate pain, suppress severe coughs, and occasionally treat diarrhoea. It’s derived from the opium poppy plant and is generally considered less strong than opioids like morphine. Codeine is often combined with other medications, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, in prescription and over-the-counter products.

How Codeine Works

Codeine works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which alters the way pain is perceived and can also have a calming effect. Once ingested, codeine is partially converted by the liver into morphine, which provides much of its pain-relieving effect. However, how effectively codeine works can vary greatly among individuals because people metabolise it at different rates.

How to Take Ultramol Soluble Tablets

Dissolve the tablets in a glass of water before taking.     

Ultramol Soluble must not be given to children under 12 years of age.

If you take more Ultramol Soluble than you should Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. 

Remember to leave at least 4 hours between doses.

Do not take it for more than 3 days.

Ultramol contains paracetamol. Do not take this medicine with other products that contain paracetamol.

Ultramol Soluble Tablet Ingredients

Active ingredients: 500mg of paracetamol, 8mg of codeine and 30mg of caffeine.

Other ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, sodium carbonate, sorbitol, saccharin sodium, povidone, dimethicone, and sodium lauryl sulphate.

Ultramol Soluble Tablet Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Some of the more common side effects that you may experience whilst taking the medicine are:

• Constipation
• Feeling or being sick
• Dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, confusion
• Difficulty in passing water
• Stomach pain, indigestion, nausea or vomiting. These can be signs that the caffeine is irritating your stomach.
• Headaches
• Tremor
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Sleeplessness
• Palpitations

Ultramol Solube Tablet Warnings

This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days.

Do not take Ultramol Soluble if:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients. Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash and breathing problems. There can also be swelling of the legs, arms, face, throat or tongue
• You are under 18 years of age and have had your tonsils or adenoids removed due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
• You are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed

Take special care and check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ultramol Soluble if:

• You have severe kidney or liver problems
• You have non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
• You have suffered from alcoholism, drug abuse, or dependence

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is absolutely necessary if you have taken/ are taking:

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as moclobemide and phenelzine used in the treatment of depression
• Medicines which make you drowsy or sleepy (CNS depressants and benzodiazepines)
• Depression treatments such as dosulepin, mirtazapine (tricyclic) or chlorpromazine (phenothiazines)
• Sleeping tablets, sedatives and some antihistamines

While taking Ultramol Soluble you should not take any other medicines which contain paracetamol.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Talk to your doctor before taking these tablets if:

• You are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to get pregnant
• You are planning to breastfeed
• Do not take codeine while you are breastfeeding. Codeine and morphine passes into breast milk