BETAPYN Tablet Ref.[51189] Active ingredients: Caffeine Codeine Doxylamine Paracetamol

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (ZA)  Revision Year: 2021  Publisher: Adcock Ingram Limited, 1 New Road, Erand Gardens, Midrand, 1685

5.1. Pharmacodynamic properties

A 2.8 Analgesic combinations

Mechanism of action

BETAPYN tablets combine the analgesic and antipyretic action of paracetamol with the analgesic action of codeine phosphate. Doxylamine succinate has sedative and antihistaminic properties and in combination with the above analgesics is of value, especially in tension states.

NOTE: BETAPYN tablets may be used to advantage by people who cannot tolerate aspirin e.g., aspirin sensitivity, peptic ulcer patients, acute and chronic gastritis, and patients on steroid therapy.

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