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Painstop for Children Night-Time Pain Reliever TM
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Active ingredients: paracetamol + codeine + promethazine, paracetamol + codeine, promethazine, paracetamol, codeine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PAINSTOP NIGHT-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the temporary relief of acute moderate pain when Paracetamol alone is not sufficient and sedation is considered beneficial in patients over the age of 12 years ( see also CONTRAINDICATIONS and Paediatric Use)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, solution
- Oral
- Clear mauve solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100mL pack
- 200mL 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 + codeine + promethazine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
For the active ingredient promethazine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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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