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Night Pain Relief (Pharmacy Choice) TM

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 + diphenhydramine, paracetamol, diphenhydramine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY CHOICE NIGHT PAIN RELIEF film-coated tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the temporary relief of pain when associated with sleeping difficulty, for example: headache, migraine, backache, arthritis, rheumatic and muscle pain, neuralgia, toothache or period pain. Relief of fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Blue colour, capsule shaped, film coated tablet debossed with "PD5" on one side and plain on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 10 tablets pack
  • 12 tablets pack
  • 20 tablets pack
  • 4 tablets pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient paracetamol

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

For the active ingredient diphenhydramine

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

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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