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Brand name: Ibuprofen and Codeine (Discount Drug Stores) TM

Active ingredients: ibuprofen + codeine

On March 28, 2024 Ibuprofen and Codeine (Discount Drug Stores) was not listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

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