Papaver Somniferum Canforada tincture is a herbal medicine known as Elixir Paregoric, widely used for its antispasmodic and analgesic effect for abdominal cramps caused by excess intestinal gases, for example.
This remedy is made from poppy, with the scientific name Papaver Somniferum L., by the Catarinense laboratory and can be purchased in conventional pharmacies, for a price between 14 and 25 reais, only upon presentation of a prescription.
This elixir contains 0.5mg of morphine and other substances such as benzoic acid, camphor, anise essence, ethyl alcohol and reverse osmosis water.
What is it for
Paregoric Elixir is an antispasmodic that is indicated to combat intestinal gas, stomach pain and intestinal colic.
How to take
The use of paregoric Elixir consists of ingesting 40 drops diluted in a glass of water, 3 times a day, after meals. You can increase the number of doses, as long as you do not exceed 160 drops per day.
This elixir should not be taken if it has different characteristics from the original. It must have a light brown color and a characteristic odor of anise and camphor. Its flavor is spicy and alcoholic and in the end it has an anise flavor.
Possible Side Effects
The main side effects of paregoric Elixir include constipation, headaches, drowsiness and increased intestinal gas.
When not to take
Paregoric Elixir is contraindicated for children under 12 years of age, pregnant women and breastfeeding women, as well as for patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula.
It should also not be consumed in case of acute diarrhea, nor by people who use other medications such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants, amphetamines and phenothiazine, as they can increase the depressant effects of these drugs.
