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Strong Pain Relief Extra (Amcal) TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: paracetamol + codeine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AMCAL STRONG PAIN RELIEF EXTRA paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 15 mg tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years (see also CONTRAINDICATIONS and Paediatric Use).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off white capsule shaped uncoated tablets plain on one side and breakline on other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 pack
- 12 pack
- 20 pack
- 24 pack
- 30 pack
- 36 pack
- 40 pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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