Category
Analgesics
Manufacturer
PERRIGO
Pack size
32
RRP
£6.99
Legal Status
(P)
Uses
For the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. Recommended for the relief of migraine, headache, backache, rheumatic pain, period pains and dental pain.
Format and Ingredients
White, capsule-shaped tablet containing:
Paracetamol 500mg
Caffeine 30mg
Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 8mg
Dosage
18 years and over: 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as required not more frequently than every 4 hours. No more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. 16-18 years: 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as required not more frequently than every 6 hours. No more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. 12-15 years: 1 tablet every 6 hours as required not more frequently than every 6 hours. No more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. The duration off treatment should be limited to 3 days. Under 12 years: not to be given.