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Brand name: Night Pain Relief (Pharmacy Choice) TM

Active ingredients: paracetamol + diphenhydramine

What it is used for

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 take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

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

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.

Visual appearance

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

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

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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