Paracetamol 500 Mg And Codeine Phosphate 8 Mg (Medreich)

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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

Drug class: Opioid Pain Relief Medicines

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Brand name

(ARTG)

: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL 500MG AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 8MG tablets blister pack

• What this medicine is used for
• Storage conditions
• How to use this medicine
• Do I need a prescription ?
• Reporting side effects
• Data sources
• Disclaimer

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 in patients over the age of 12 years

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Pink, circular, flat beveled tablets with central break line on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

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

(ARTG)

: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL 500MG AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 8MG tablets blister pack

• What this medicine is used for
• Storage conditions
• How to use this medicine
• Do I need a prescription ?
• Reporting side effects
• Data sources
• Disclaimer

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 in patients over the age of 12 years

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Pink, circular, flat beveled tablets with central break line on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

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

(ARTG)

: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL 500MG AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 8MG tablets blister pack

• What this medicine is used for
• Storage conditions
• How to use this medicine
• Do I need a prescription ?
• Reporting side effects
• Data sources
• Disclaimer

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 in patients over the age of 12 years

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Pink, circular, flat beveled tablets with central break line on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

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

(ARTG)

: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL 500MG AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 8MG tablets blister pack

• What this medicine is used for
• Storage conditions
• How to use this medicine
• Do I need a prescription ?
• Reporting side effects
• Data sources
• Disclaimer

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 in patients over the age of 12 years

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Pink, circular, flat beveled tablets with central break line on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

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

(ARTG)

: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL 500MG AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 8MG tablets blister pack

• What this medicine is used for
• Storage conditions
• How to use this medicine
• Do I need a prescription ?
• Reporting side effects
• Data sources
• Disclaimer

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 in patients over the age of 12 years

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Pink, circular, flat beveled tablets with central break line on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

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

(ARTG)

: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL 500MG AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 8MG tablets blister pack

• What this medicine is used for
• Storage conditions
• How to use this medicine
• Do I need a prescription ?
• Reporting side effects
• Data sources
• Disclaimer

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 in patients over the age of 12 years

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Pink, circular, flat beveled tablets with central break line on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

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

(ARTG)

: MEDREICH PARACETAMOL 500MG AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 8MG tablets blister pack

• What this medicine is used for
• Storage conditions
• How to use this medicine
• Do I need a prescription ?
• Reporting side effects
• Data sources
• Disclaimer

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 in patients over the age of 12 years

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Pink, circular, flat beveled tablets with central break line on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

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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