Tempol-C Tablet 15mg/500mg/15mg

About Tempol-C Tablet 15mg/500mg/15mg

Uses

• Short-term relief of moderate pain not controlled by simple painkillers
• Post-operative or post-injury pain under medical supervision
• Dental pain and other acute pain conditions
• Pain associated with headache or migraine, when advised by a doctor

Benefits

• Combines three actions for stronger pain relief than paracetamol alone
• Added caffeine can enhance the pain-relieving effect
• Fast-acting relief for short courses of moderate pain

What Experts Say

This tablet pairs a mild opioid with paracetamol and caffeine, a combination doctors reserve for pain that plain paracetamol or ibuprofen cannot fully control. The opioid component means this medicine carries a real risk of dependence, so it is meant for short courses rather than everyday pain relief.

Pakistani pharmacists are required to dispense this tablet only against a valid prescription because of its controlled substance status. Doctors typically limit use to the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time, especially since tolerance can develop with repeated use.

Constipation, drowsiness and nausea are common with opioid-containing tablets like this one, so pairing it with plenty of water and fibre-rich food is often advised. Long-term or unsupervised use should always be avoided due to dependency risk.

Drug Class

• Opioid combination analgesic

Tempol-C Tablet 15mg/500mg/15mg formula

• Codeine Phosphate + Paracetamol + Caffeine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Tempol-C Tablet 15mg/500mg/15mg?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at the lowest effective dose
• Swallow with water, preferably after food to reduce stomach upset
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration
• Avoid combining with other paracetamol-containing products
• Stop use and consult your doctor once pain resolves

Drug Interactions

• Sedatives and sleeping tablets: Increase the risk of excess drowsiness and slowed breathing
• Alcohol: Raises the risk of sedation and liver strain
• Other paracetamol-containing medicines: Risk of exceeding the safe daily paracetamol limit
• MAO inhibitors: Should not be combined without medical advice

Risks and warnings

• Dependency risk: Contains an opioid and can lead to tolerance or dependence with prolonged use
• Liver safety: Avoid exceeding the recommended paracetamol dose to protect the liver
• Breathing problems: Use cautiously in people with asthma or chronic lung disease
• Driving and alertness: May cause drowsiness that affects driving or operating machinery
• Pregnancy: Use only if a doctor confirms it is necessary

Tempol-C Tablet 15mg/500mg/15mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Sweating
• Mild dependence with prolonged use
• Slowed breathing at high doses

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place
• Keep away from children, as this medicine carries misuse risk
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the pack