Painstop for Children Day-Time Pain Reliever ^TM

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Active ingredients: paracetamol + codeine, paracetamol, codeine

Drug class: Opioid Pain Relief Medicines

Choose your pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PAINSTOP DAY-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottle (reformulation)

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

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

(ARTG)

For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain when paracetamol alone is not sufficient 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 :

Oral Liquid
Oral
Clear colourless to pale brownish solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Do not Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

100mL pack
200mL pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

codeine

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient paracetamol

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

For the active ingredient codeine

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

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

(ARTG)

: PAINSTOP DAY-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottle (reformulation)

Download 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 when paracetamol alone is not sufficient 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 :

Oral Liquid
Oral
Clear colourless to pale brownish solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Do not Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

100mL pack
200mL pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

codeine

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient paracetamol

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

For the active ingredient codeine

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.