CODIPAR 15MG/500MG EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Codipar 15mg/500mg Effervescent Tablets
Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate/Paracetamol
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Take special care and tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets if:
you have any stomach pains or other sudden problems in your abdomen (belly) you are elderly you have liver or kidney problems, because the dose might need to be lower your prostate is larger than normal or you have a narrowing of your urethra (tube through which urine is passed) you feel you have taken Codipar Effervescent Tablets for a long time. You may develop a dependence on Codipar Effervescent Tablets which may be harmful.
In this leaflet:
1. What Codipar Effervescent Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Codipar Effervescent Tablets 3. How to take Codipar Effervescent Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Codipar Effervescent Tablets 6. Further information
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Some medicines interact with each other and this can alter their effect. It is particularly important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following medicines: Medicines to treat depression such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline etc Medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as furosemide, amiloride or bendroflumethiazide MAOIs used to treat depression, taken within the last 14 days (refer to do not take if in section 2 above) Medicines to treat mental illness, e.g. chlorpromazine, haloperidol etc Sedatives and sleeping tablets, e.g. temazepam and diazepam Medicines for irregular heart beats (mexiletine, quinine or quinidine) Drugs used to dry fluids in the mouth and lungs known as anticholinergics Medicines to treat diarrhoea or sickness (metoclopramide, domperidone) Medicines to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin and carbamazepine) Colestyramine, used to treat high levels of lipids in your blood, or for problems related to your bile duct Ritonavir, used to treat HIV Other strong painkillers called opioids Medicines which prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants such as warfarin) Some products which can be bought without a prescription may contain paracetamol or codeine, so always check the labels for ingredients.
1. WHAT CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Codipar Effervescent Tablets contain paracetamol and codeine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and an antipyretic (lowers raised temperatures). Codeine is a painkiller. Codipar Effervescent Tablets are used for the relief of mild to severe short term pain.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Do not take for longer than directed by your prescriber. Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop the tablets. Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.
Do not take Codipar Effervescent Tablets if:
you know that you are allergic to paracetamol or codeine, or any of the other ingredients (refer to section 6 below) you suffer from breathing problems, for example chronic bronchitis or emphysema or are suffering an asthma attack you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or have been taking them within the last two weeks MAOIs, such as phenelzine, moclobemide or isocarboxazid, are medicines used to treat depression you have just had a head injury or suffer from increased pressure on the brain you have severe problems with your kidneys or liver you drink a lot of alcohol you have recently had an operation to your gall bladder. Codipar Effervescent Tablets should not be taken by children under 18 years of age.
Like all medicines, Codipar Effervescent Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. All medicines can cause allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are very rare. Any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) should be reported to a doctor immediately. The following side effects are serious. Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice them: Rarely (affecting less than 1 in 1000 people): Unusual bruising, or infections such as sore throats this may be a sign of rare changes in the blood. Commonly (affecting less than 1 in 10 people): Driving and using machines feeling overly elated or depressed Codipar Effervescent Tablets may cause dizziness or shortness of breath. drowsiness and you should not drive or operate machinery Also: if you are affected this way. Codeine may disturb your vision. difficulty in passing urine Important information about some of the ingredients of small eye pupils, problems with vision Codipar Effervescent Tablets slow or weak breathing This medicine contains sorbitol (389mg per tablet), which yellowing of the skin or white of the eyes (symptoms is a sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you of liver damage). have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor Other side effects include: before taking this medicine. Commonly (affecting less than 1 in 10 people): This medicine contains 379 mg sodium in each tablet. feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting) This should be taken into consideration by patients on a constipation controlled sodium (salt) diet. headache light headedness, dizziness, sleepiness 3. HOW TO TAKE CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS stomach pains Always take Codipar Effervescent Tablets exactly as your skin rashes or itching. doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice pharmacist if you are not sure. any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Taking the tablets: The tablets must be put in a glass of water and allowed to 5. HOW TO STORE CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS completely dissolve. Drink the resulting solution Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of immediately. Do not chew or bite your tablets. children. Dose: Do not use Codipar Effervescent Tablets after the expiry The usual dosage is two tablets every four hours as date which is stated on the carton and the blister. The needed. You should not take more than 8 tablets in 24 expiry date refers to the last day of that month. hours. If you feel the effect of Codipar Effervescent Tablets is too strong or too weak, speak to your doctor or Do not store above 25oC. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist. A lower dosage may be needed if you are pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. elderly or have other medical problems. These measures will help to protect the environment. Check with your doctor about this. Codipar Effervescent Tablets are not recommended for children under 18 years. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. What Codipar Effervescent Tablets contain If you take more Codipar Effervescent Tablets than you should The active substances are codeine phosphate hemihydrate, 15mg and paracetamol, 500mg Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event The other ingredients are sodium hydrogen carbonate, of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk sodium carbonate anhydrous, citric acid anhydrous, of delayed, serious liver damage. Bring the remaining sorbitol neosorb P60 W, povidone K30, sodium tablets and this leaflet with you so that the medical staff saccharin, macrogol 6000 and grapefruit flavour. know what you have taken.
Codipar Effervescent Tablets should not be used during pregnancy as they can affect the baby and can cause breathing problems when the baby is born. Usually it is safe to take Codipar 15mg/500mg Effervescent Tablets while breast feeding as the levels of the active ingredients of this medicine in breast milk are too low to cause your baby any problems. However, some women who are at increased risk of developing sideeffects at any dose may have higher levels in their breast milk. If any of the following side effects develop in you or your baby, stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical advice; feeling sick, vomiting, constipation, decreased or lack of appetite, feeling tired or sleeping for longer than normal, and shallow or slow breathing. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
If you forget to take Codipar Effervescent Tablets
Do not take more than one dose at a time. If you forget to take a dose then take your next dose at the usual time. Never take two doses at the same time.
What Codipar Effervescent Tablets look like and contents of the pack
Codipar Effervescent tablets are white circular tablets, Codipar Effervescent tablets are available in aluminium: polyethylene foils strips packs of 100 effervescent tablets (25 strips of 4 tablets).
If you stop taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets
Codipar Effervescent Tablets can become habit forming. This is called dependence (addiction). If you stop taking your medicine suddenly it can cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness and irritability. Your doctor will stop your tablets gradually to avoid you having these withdrawal symptoms. If you find you need to use this product all the time, it is important to consult your doctor. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd., No. 1 Croydon, 12-16 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 0XT, UK.
Taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets with food and drink
Do not drink alcohol whilst taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets.
Manufactured By:
Unither Industries, ZI du Malcourlet, 03800 Gannat, France
This leaflet was last revised in: March 2012 Codipar is the registered trademark of Mercury Pharma Group Ltd.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Codipar 15mg/500mg Effervescent Tablets
Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate/Paracetamol
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Take special care and tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets if:
you have any stomach pains or other sudden problems in your abdomen (belly) you are elderly you have liver or kidney problems, because the dose might need to be lower your prostate is larger than normal or you have a narrowing of your urethra (tube through which urine is passed) you feel you have taken Codipar Effervescent Tablets for a long time. You may develop a dependence on Codipar Effervescent Tablets which may be harmful.
In this leaflet:
1. What Codipar Effervescent Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Codipar Effervescent Tablets 3. How to take Codipar Effervescent Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Codipar Effervescent Tablets 6. Further information
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Some medicines interact with each other and this can alter their effect. It is particularly important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following medicines: Medicines to treat depression such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline etc Medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as furosemide, amiloride or bendroflumethiazide MAOIs used to treat depression, taken within the last 14 days (refer to do not take if in section 2 above) Medicines to treat mental illness, e.g. chlorpromazine, haloperidol etc Sedatives and sleeping tablets, e.g. temazepam and diazepam Medicines for irregular heart beats (mexiletine, quinine or quinidine) Drugs used to dry fluids in the mouth and lungs known as anticholinergics Medicines to treat diarrhoea or sickness (metoclopramide, domperidone) Medicines to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin and carbamazepine) Colestyramine, used to treat high levels of lipids in your blood, or for problems related to your bile duct Ritonavir, used to treat HIV Other strong painkillers called opioids Medicines which prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants such as warfarin) Some products which can be bought without a prescription may contain paracetamol or codeine, so always check the labels for ingredients.
1. WHAT CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Codipar Effervescent Tablets contain paracetamol and codeine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and an antipyretic (lowers raised temperatures). Codeine is a painkiller. Codipar Effervescent Tablets are used for the relief of mild to severe short term pain.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Do not take for longer than directed by your prescriber. Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop the tablets. Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.
Do not take Codipar Effervescent Tablets if:
you know that you are allergic to paracetamol or codeine, or any of the other ingredients (refer to section 6 below) you suffer from breathing problems, for example chronic bronchitis or emphysema or are suffering an asthma attack you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or have been taking them within the last two weeks MAOIs, such as phenelzine, moclobemide or isocarboxazid, are medicines used to treat depression you have just had a head injury or suffer from increased pressure on the brain you have severe problems with your kidneys or liver you drink a lot of alcohol you have recently had an operation to your gall bladder. Codipar Effervescent Tablets should not be taken by children under 18 years of age.
Like all medicines, Codipar Effervescent Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. All medicines can cause allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are very rare. Any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) should be reported to a doctor immediately. The following side effects are serious. Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice them: Rarely (affecting less than 1 in 1000 people): Unusual bruising, or infections such as sore throats this may be a sign of rare changes in the blood. Commonly (affecting less than 1 in 10 people): Driving and using machines feeling overly elated or depressed Codipar Effervescent Tablets may cause dizziness or shortness of breath. drowsiness and you should not drive or operate machinery Also: if you are affected this way. Codeine may disturb your vision. difficulty in passing urine Important information about some of the ingredients of small eye pupils, problems with vision Codipar Effervescent Tablets slow or weak breathing This medicine contains sorbitol (389mg per tablet), which yellowing of the skin or white of the eyes (symptoms is a sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you of liver damage). have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor Other side effects include: before taking this medicine. Commonly (affecting less than 1 in 10 people): This medicine contains 379 mg sodium in each tablet. feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting) This should be taken into consideration by patients on a constipation controlled sodium (salt) diet. headache light headedness, dizziness, sleepiness 3. HOW TO TAKE CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS stomach pains Always take Codipar Effervescent Tablets exactly as your skin rashes or itching. doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice pharmacist if you are not sure. any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Taking the tablets: The tablets must be put in a glass of water and allowed to 5. HOW TO STORE CODIPAR EFFERVESCENT TABLETS completely dissolve. Drink the resulting solution Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of immediately. Do not chew or bite your tablets. children. Dose: Do not use Codipar Effervescent Tablets after the expiry The usual dosage is two tablets every four hours as date which is stated on the carton and the blister. The needed. You should not take more than 8 tablets in 24 expiry date refers to the last day of that month. hours. If you feel the effect of Codipar Effervescent Tablets is too strong or too weak, speak to your doctor or Do not store above 25oC. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist. A lower dosage may be needed if you are pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. elderly or have other medical problems. These measures will help to protect the environment. Check with your doctor about this. Codipar Effervescent Tablets are not recommended for children under 18 years. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. What Codipar Effervescent Tablets contain If you take more Codipar Effervescent Tablets than you should The active substances are codeine phosphate hemihydrate, 15mg and paracetamol, 500mg Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event The other ingredients are sodium hydrogen carbonate, of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk sodium carbonate anhydrous, citric acid anhydrous, of delayed, serious liver damage. Bring the remaining sorbitol neosorb P60 W, povidone K30, sodium tablets and this leaflet with you so that the medical staff saccharin, macrogol 6000 and grapefruit flavour. know what you have taken.
Codipar Effervescent Tablets should not be used during pregnancy as they can affect the baby and can cause breathing problems when the baby is born. Usually it is safe to take Codipar 15mg/500mg Effervescent Tablets while breast feeding as the levels of the active ingredients of this medicine in breast milk are too low to cause your baby any problems. However, some women who are at increased risk of developing sideeffects at any dose may have higher levels in their breast milk. If any of the following side effects develop in you or your baby, stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical advice; feeling sick, vomiting, constipation, decreased or lack of appetite, feeling tired or sleeping for longer than normal, and shallow or slow breathing. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
If you forget to take Codipar Effervescent Tablets
Do not take more than one dose at a time. If you forget to take a dose then take your next dose at the usual time. Never take two doses at the same time.
What Codipar Effervescent Tablets look like and contents of the pack
Codipar Effervescent tablets are white circular tablets, Codipar Effervescent tablets are available in aluminium: polyethylene foils strips packs of 100 effervescent tablets (25 strips of 4 tablets).
If you stop taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets
Codipar Effervescent Tablets can become habit forming. This is called dependence (addiction). If you stop taking your medicine suddenly it can cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness and irritability. Your doctor will stop your tablets gradually to avoid you having these withdrawal symptoms. If you find you need to use this product all the time, it is important to consult your doctor. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd., No. 1 Croydon, 12-16 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 0XT, UK.
Taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets with food and drink
Do not drink alcohol whilst taking Codipar Effervescent Tablets.
Manufactured By:
Unither Industries, ZI du Malcourlet, 03800 Gannat, France
This leaflet was last revised in: March 2012 Codipar is the registered trademark of Mercury Pharma Group Ltd.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
101715/LF/2
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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