Almus Co-Codamol 8/500mg Effervescent Tablets Pack of 32

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For the symptomatic relief of pain including, headache, migraine, toothache, period pains, rheumatic pains, including muscle pains and backache. Codeine is indicated in patients older than 12 years of age for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not considered to be relieved by other analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.

Dissolve the effervescent tablets in a glass of water before taking.
Warning: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
If you do not get better, talk to your doctor.

Adults over 18 years of age and the elderly: Two tablets every 4 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children aged 16 to 18 years: One to two tablets every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours.
Children aged 12 to 15 years: One tablet every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours.
Children aged less than 12 years: This medicine should not be used in children below the age of 12 years because of the risk of opioid toxicity due to the variable and unpredictable metabolism of codeine to morphine.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.
Contains paracetamol.
Do not take anything else containing
paracetamol while taking this medicine.
Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much
of this medicine, even if you feel well.
• This medicine is used for the short-term
treatment of acute moderate pain which is
not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or
aspirin alone such as headaches, migraine,
neuralgia, toothache, painful menstrual
periods and rheumatic pain.
• If you need to take this medicine
continuously for more than three days you
should see your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine contains codeine which can cause
addiction if you take it continuously for more
than three days.
If you take this medicine for headaches for
more than three days it can make them worse
This medicine can make you feel sleepy.
Do not drive while taking this medicine until
you know how it makes you feel. See the
leaflet inside for more information.

Each effervescent tablet contains 8 mg codeine phosphate hemihydrate and 500 mg paracetamol.
Each tablet contains 100 mg of sorbitol (E420) and 418.59 mg sodium (equivalent to 18.20 mmol).
High in sodium – see leaflet for further information.