Active ingredients: paracetamol + codeine
Drug class: Opioid Pain Relief Medicines
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Paracetamol plus Codeine 500/9.6 (Medreich) tablet, 10, blister pack
Paracetamol plus Codeine 500/9.6 (Medreich) tablet, 12, blister pack
Paracetamol plus Codeine 500/9.6 (Medreich) tablet, 20, blister pack
Paracetamol plus Codeine 500/9.6 (Medreich) tablet, 24, blister pack
Paracetamol plus Codeine 500/9.6 (Medreich) tablet, 30, blister pack
Paracetamol plus Codeine 500/9.6 (Medreich) tablet, 36, blister pack
Paracetamol plus Codeine 500/9.6 (Medreich) tablet, 40, blister pack
Brand name
: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL PLUS CODEINE 500/9.6 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.6 mg tablet 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
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet, uncoated
Oral
Pale yellow to yellow coloured, slightly mottled, capsule shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 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 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
Brand name
: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL PLUS CODEINE 500/9.6 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.6 mg tablet 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
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet, uncoated
Oral
Pale yellow to yellow coloured, slightly mottled, capsule shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 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 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
Brand name
: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL PLUS CODEINE 500/9.6 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.6 mg tablet 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
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet, uncoated
Oral
Pale yellow to yellow coloured, slightly mottled, capsule shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 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 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
Brand name
: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL PLUS CODEINE 500/9.6 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.6 mg tablet 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
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet, uncoated
Oral
Pale yellow to yellow coloured, slightly mottled, capsule shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 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 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
Brand name
: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL PLUS CODEINE 500/9.6 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.6 mg tablet 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
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet, uncoated
Oral
Pale yellow to yellow coloured, slightly mottled, capsule shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 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 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
Brand name
: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL PLUS CODEINE 500/9.6 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.6 mg tablet 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
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet, uncoated
Oral
Pale yellow to yellow coloured, slightly mottled, capsule shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 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 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
Brand name
: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL PLUS CODEINE 500/9.6 paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.6 mg tablet 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
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain in patients over the age of 12 years.
How to use this medicine
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
Tablet, uncoated
Oral
Pale yellow to yellow coloured, slightly mottled, capsule shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 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 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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