Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets provide short-term relief from moderate pain in adults & children over 12 years, including migraine, dental pain, strains & sprains, back-ache, arthritic & rheumatic pain & sciatica. Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets contain three active ingredients: Codeine: this belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. Paracetamol: a painkiller that also helps lower a high temperature & acts as a mild anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling. Caffeine: a mild stimulant that causes wakefulness & increased mental activity. It can also help the effectiveness of paracetamol. Solpadeine Max Soluble Tablets contain codeine & should only be used for pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. They should be taken for a maximum of 3 days.