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Brand name: Paracetamol plus Codeine 500 mg/10 mg (Pharmacy Action) TM

Active ingredients: paracetamol + codeine

On March 28, 2024 Paracetamol plus Codeine 500 mg/10 mg (Pharmacy Action) was not listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

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