Brand name
: PARAMAX FORTE 500 / 30 paracetamol / codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg / 30mg tablets blister pack
This medicine is classified as an opioid.
The use of opioids comes with side effects including life-threatening breathing problems and the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. They should be taken with care.
To find out more about opioid medicines and alternatives for managing pain, visit the healthdirect opioid medicines and pain hub .
What this medicine is used for
Short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet
Oral
White, round tablets, engraved with 'PC' on one side and score line on other side.
Storage conditions
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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10 pack 12 pack 2 pack 20 pack 4 pack 50 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
Brand name
: PARAMAX FORTE 500 / 30 paracetamol / codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg / 30mg tablets blister pack
This medicine is classified as an opioid.
The use of opioids comes with side effects including life-threatening breathing problems and the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. They should be taken with care.
To find out more about opioid medicines and alternatives for managing pain, visit the healthdirect opioid medicines and pain hub .
What this medicine is used for
Short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet
Oral
White, round tablets, engraved with 'PC' on one side and score line on other side.
Storage conditions
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
open tool tip to find out more
10 pack 12 pack 2 pack 20 pack 4 pack 50 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
Brand name
: PARAMAX FORTE 500 / 30 paracetamol / codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg / 30mg tablets blister pack
This medicine is classified as an opioid.
The use of opioids comes with side effects including life-threatening breathing problems and the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. They should be taken with care.
To find out more about opioid medicines and alternatives for managing pain, visit the healthdirect opioid medicines and pain hub .
What this medicine is used for
Short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet
Oral
White, round tablets, engraved with 'PC' on one side and score line on other side.
Storage conditions
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
open tool tip to find out more
10 pack 12 pack 2 pack 20 pack 4 pack 50 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
Brand name
: PARAMAX FORTE 500 / 30 paracetamol / codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg / 30mg tablets blister pack
This medicine is classified as an opioid.
The use of opioids comes with side effects including life-threatening breathing problems and the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. They should be taken with care.
To find out more about opioid medicines and alternatives for managing pain, visit the healthdirect opioid medicines and pain hub .
What this medicine is used for
Short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet
Oral
White, round tablets, engraved with 'PC' on one side and score line on other side.
Storage conditions
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
open tool tip to find out more
10 pack 12 pack 2 pack 20 pack 4 pack 50 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
Brand name
: PARAMAX FORTE 500 / 30 paracetamol / codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg / 30mg tablets blister pack
This medicine is classified as an opioid.
The use of opioids comes with side effects including life-threatening breathing problems and the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. They should be taken with care.
To find out more about opioid medicines and alternatives for managing pain, visit the healthdirect opioid medicines and pain hub .
What this medicine is used for
Short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet
Oral
White, round tablets, engraved with 'PC' on one side and score line on other side.
Storage conditions
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
open tool tip to find out more
10 pack 12 pack 2 pack 20 pack 4 pack 50 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
Brand name
: PARAMAX FORTE 500 / 30 paracetamol / codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg / 30mg tablets blister pack
This medicine is classified as an opioid.
The use of opioids comes with side effects including life-threatening breathing problems and the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. They should be taken with care.
To find out more about opioid medicines and alternatives for managing pain, visit the healthdirect opioid medicines and pain hub .
What this medicine is used for
Short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet
Oral
White, round tablets, engraved with 'PC' on one side and score line on other side.
Storage conditions
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
open tool tip to find out more
10 pack 12 pack 2 pack 20 pack 4 pack 50 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
