Brand name: Strong Pain Relief (Pharmacy Choice)
Strong Pain Relief (Pharmacy Choice) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) paracetamol + codeine. On this page you will find out more about Strong Pain Relief (Pharmacy Choice), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: paracetamol + codeine
Information for medicine and pack size:
Strong Pain Relief (Pharmacy Choice) uncoated tablet, 96
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
Temporary relief of pain associated with headache, migraine headache, neuralgia, backache, symptoms of cold and flu, muscular/arthritic pain, toothache, period pain, surgery or trauma. Reduces fever.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | White to off white coloured, capsule shaped, uncoated tablet with central breakline on one side. |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
24: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
40: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 2 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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