Codalgin Forte 500 mg / 30 mg

Indication

Short-term management of severe pain when other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated, or are otherwise unsuitable.

Ingredients

• Paracetamol 500 mg
• Codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg

Direction

Adults and people aged 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 to 6 hours if needed for severe pain. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Use only as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects

• Common effects may include nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• drowsiness
• or dizziness.
• Seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing
• wheezing
• or swelling of the face
• lips
• tongue
• or throat
• or a severe rash.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine containing an opioid. Use only under medical supervision and for the shortest time needed
• codeine can cause dependence
• misuse
• overdose
• and life
• threatening breathing problems.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or take with alcohol. Other medicines that cause drowsiness or slow breathing can increase serious harm. Do not use if allergic to paracetamol
• codeine
• or any ingredient
• ask a doctor or pharmacist about pregnancy
• breastfeeding
• breathing or liver problems
• or other medicines.