What are Solpadeine Max Tablets

Solpadeine Max Tablets can be used in patients over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. They can be used for migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, strains & sprains, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain and sciatica. The tablets contain two active ingredients; paracetamol and codeine are both painkillers. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other painkillers.

How to take Solpadeine Max Tablets

Adults:

• Swallow 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16 – 18 years:

• Swallow 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 – 15 years:

• Swallow 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Solpadeine Max Tablets should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

What do Solpadeine Max Tablets contain

Active ingredients Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg and Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 12.8 mg.

Other ingredients Starch pregelatinised, povidone, maize starch, talc, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol, quinoline yellow (E 104), erythrosine (E 127) and titanium dioxide (E 171).

What are Syndol Headache Relief Tablets

This medicine contains:

• paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever
• codeine phosphate which is a pain reliever (analgesic)
• caffeine helps to increase the pain relief from paracetamol and makes you more alert.

These tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain, which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. This medicine is for the relief of migraine, headache, rheumatic pain, period pain, toothache and nerve pain.

How to take Syndol Headache Relief Tablets

• Swallow the tablets whole with water.
• Do not chew.

Adults

Take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16-18 years

Take 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12-15 years

Take 1 tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor.

Please do not use it for more than 3 days. If you need to use this medicine for more than three days, you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

What do Syndol Headache Relief Tablets contain

Each film-coated white capsule-shaped tablet, debossed on one side with 'PCC', contains the active ingredients: paracetamol 500 mg, caffeine 30 mg and codeine phosphate 8 mg.

They also contain povidone, maize starch, methylcellulose, talc, purified water, calcium stearate, methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose and polyethene glycol.

What is Dermol 500 Lotion

Dermol 500 Lotion is an antimicrobial and emollient (softening and moisturising) treatment for application to dry or problem skin.

It is for use in two ways:

• as a leave-on application
• as a soap-substitute

It helps treat and prevent dry and itchy (pruritic) skin conditions, especially eczema and dermatitis.

All age groups can use Dermol 500 Lotion, including babies.

There are two types of the active ingredient in this product:

Benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride are antimicrobials. These help to:

• combat bacteria present on your skin that can make eczema worse
• prevent infection caused by scratching itchy skin.

Liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate are emollients that help to:

• soften, moisturise and protect your skin by trapping moisture in the skin and restoring the normal protective function of the skin
• prevent the skin-drying and irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing and by the soaps, foaming additives and fragrances used in ordinary skin cleansing products.

This product can be used in addition to any other emollients or treatments your doctor or pharmacist may have given or prescribed for you to treat your dry skin condition.

How to use Dermol 500 Lotion

Use it only on the skin. For maximum benefit, you should use this product on a regular basis and as often as required.

Before using the 500 ml bottle, turn the top of the pump dispenser anti-clockwise to unlock it.

After unlocking, you will need to press down the pump dispenser several times to prime the pump before any product is dispensed.

The same instructions apply for all age groups:

For use as a leave-on application

• Apply Dermol 500 Lotion to the affected areas.
• Gently smooth into the skin.
• If necessary, allow time for any excess to soak in. Do not rub the skin vigorously.
• Reapply as often as required.
• If you are applying another treatment to the same areas of skin as Dermol 500 Lotion, try to avoid mixing the two products. This can be achieved by applying the treatments alternately, leaving sufficient time to allow the previous application to soak in.

For use as a soap substitute

• Use Dermol 500 Lotion to wash with instead of your ordinary soap or shower gel. It will not foam or lather like ordinary cosmetic products.
• After washing, bathing or showering, pat the skin dry with a soft towel (avoid rubbing as this can make dry skin conditions worse).

What does Dermol 500 Lotion contain?

The active ingredients in this product are benzalkonium chloride (0.1% w/w), chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (0.1% w/w), liquid paraffin (2.5% w/w) and isopropyl myristate (2.5% w/w).

The other ingredients are cetostearyl alcohol, macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000), phenoxyethanol and purified water.

What are Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets?

Kwells 300 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness. Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes info form the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary, but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers nausea we associate with travel sickness.

The active substance in Kwells tablets is hyoscine hydrobromide. Hyoscine hydrobromide temporarily reduces the effect of movement on the balance organs of the inner ear and the nerves responsible for nausea.

Because Kwells tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and they can be taken up to 20–30 minutes before re travelling or at the onset of sickness.

How to help avoid travel sickness

• Sit with the head tilted back to stabilise the balancing mechanism in the ear. 
• Ensure the vehicle you are in is well ventilated.     
• Try to have a clear view of the window.
• Have a bite to eat before the journey to help keep the stomach settled, but avoid greasy food.
• If you travel by car, take regular breaks for exercise,  fresh air and refreshments. 
• In an aeroplane, you can ease the pressure on your ears by sucking a boiled sweet during take off and landing.
• Avoid strong smelling food, smoke, perfume, or petrol fumes.

How to take Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets

The tablets can be sucked, chewed or swallowed. They have a scoreline so they can be halved if necessary. The tablets can be taken up to 30 minutes before travelling to prevent travel sickness or at the onset of nausea.

• Adults: Take one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.
• Children over 10 years: Give your child half or one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.

What do Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets contain

The active substance is hyoscine hydrobromide at a strength of 300 micrograms.

What is Hycosan Night Eye Ointment

Hycosan night improves eye comfort while you sleep. No more itchy or dry eyes.

Hycosan is a preservative-free ointment with vitamin A to improve the ocular surface whilst protecting it too.

How to use Hycosan Night Eye Ointment

• Pull your lower eyelid to create a small pocket between your bottom eyelid and eye.
• Apply a drop or two of eye ointment to the gap formed between the eye and eyelid.
• Close your eye and gently blink.

If you think you have not put enough on, repeat the process.

Do not touch the eye with the applicator.

What does Hycosan Night Eye Ointment contain

250 I.U./g Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), Liquid Paraffin, Light Liquid Paraffin, Wool Fat and White Soft Paraffin.

What are Imodium Instant Tablets?

Imodium Instant Melts are used to treat two types of diarrhoea.

The two types have different age limits. 

Short-term diarrhoea:

• For adults and children aged 12 and over.
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• If your attack lasts longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

IBS diarrhoea:

• For adults and young people aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but if an attack lasts continuously for longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

The tablets contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

How to take Imodium Instant Tablets

• Peel back the lid and tip the tablet out. Do not push the tablets through the lid.
• Place the correct number of tablets on the tongue. The tablets dissolve quickly in your mouth, so you don’t need water to swallow them. Do not chew. For oral use only.
• Do not use more than the dose shown in the tables.
• The tablets are not for long-term treatment.
  

Short-term diarrhoea:

Adults and children aged 12 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement.

Do not take for attacks lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

IBS diarrhoea

Adults aged 18 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement (or as advised by your doctor).

You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

What do Imodium Instant Tablets contain

The active ingredient in Imodium Instants is: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per tablet.

What are Piriton Allergy Tablets?

Piriton Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies.

The active ingredient is chlorphenamine maleate, an antihistamine which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. It can be used to treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that can be caused by:

• hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies
• nettle rash and hives
• skin allergies and dermatitis
• prickly heat and heat rash
• reactions to food, food additives or medicines
• insect bites and stings
• the itchy rash of chickenpox.

How to take Piriton Allergy Tablets

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

• Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 6 to 12 years:

• Give ½ tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
• Do not give more than 6 half tablets in 24 hours.

What do Piriton Allergy Tablets contain?

Active ingredient Each tablet contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 4 mg.

What are Buscopan Cramps Tablets

Buscopan Cramps is a tablet containing hyoscine butylbromide. It belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics.

It is used to relieve stomach and bowel cramps which cause pain and discomfort associated with your digestive tract and in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

It may also be recommended by your doctor for spasm of the bladder and urinary tubes (urinary tract).

It works by relaxing the cramping muscles of your stomach and bowel, or urinary tract.

What are abdominal cramps?

Abdominal cramps (or spasms) are due to the sudden, irregular tightening up of muscles in the wall of your stomach or bowel. While the precise cause is unknown, the muscles of the stomach and bowel appear to be very sensitive to things like:

• Stress, eating and drinking habits
• Food allergies or intolerances
• Stimulants such as coffee
• Hormonal factors

Such things can trigger painful abdominal cramps or spasms if you have a sensitive digestive tract. You may also feel bloated, with excess wind and abdominal discomfort.

How to take Buscopan Cramps Tablets

Taking this medicine

• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Do not crush or chew the tablet

For relief of painful spasms of the stomach, bowel or bladder and urinary tubes (urinary tract).

Adults, and children 12 years or over: 2 tablets four times a day

Children 6 to 12 years: 1 tablet three times a day

Not recommended for children under 6 years

For the relief of abdominal pain in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Adults, and children 12 years or over: Start by taking 1 tablet three times a day

You can increase your dose to a maximum of 2 tablets four times a day if needed

Not recommended for children under 12 years

If you take more Buscopan Cramps then you should

If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

What do Buscopan Cramps Tablets contain

Each tablet contains 10 mg of the active ingredient hyoscine butylbromide.

What's Biofreeze Spray?

Biofreeze Spray is a pain-relieving spray which gets to work wherever you need it on the body. It uses cryotherapy to soothe sore joints and muscles, easing your pain so that you can return to doing the things that matter most. It is perfect for all those suffering from pain caused by exercise or sporting injuries, helping to ease your pain so that you can focus on attaining your fitness goals. Biofreeze is available in a roll applicator, spray along with the gel.

What pain can Biofreeze help relieve?

Biofreeze is perfect for relieving minor aches and pains throughout the body, as well as minor sporting injuries. Several of the most popular applications for this pain-relief product include:

• Arthritis
• Backache
• Bruises
• Sore joints
• Sore muscles
• Sprains
• Strains

How to use Biofreeze Spray

Spray a thin coating of Biofreeze directly to the region of the body you would like to treat. You don't need to rub the item into the skin, just let it do its job. Apply this product up to four times each day and no longer. Do not bandage or wrap the area where you have used this item. Clean your hands after use.

What are Flarin 200mg Capsules?

Flarin Capsules are used for the relief from rheumatic or muscular pain, also for the relief of pain of non-serious arthritic conditions (caused by swelling, stiffness and inflammation of joints), joint pain, back pain, neuralgia (sharp pain along nerves), migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, feverishness, cold and flu symptoms.

This medicine contains ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

How to take Flarin 200mg Capsules

Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one or two capsules (200 mg – 400 mg), up to three times a day as required.

Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not take more than 1200 mg (6 capsules) in any 24 hour period.

This medicine is intended for short-term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.

If you over 18 years of age, do not take this medicine for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.

If you are aged between 12 and 18 years and this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen you should contact your doctor.

What do Flarin 200mg Capsules contain?

The active ingredient is: ibuprofen 200 mg.

What is Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavoured Suspension

Gaviscon Advance belongs to a group of medicines called "reflux suppressants".

This product forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents. This layer prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion.

Gaviscon can also be used to relieve the symptoms of conditions such as hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a muscle wall), reflux oesophagitis (inflamed food pipe) and chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria), bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis) and estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer).

How to take Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavoured Suspension

Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. Shake well before use.

Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over: 5-10 ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime.

Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.

If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.

If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist if this doesn’t go away

What does Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavoured Suspension contain?

Every 10 ml of oral suspension contains 1000 mg sodium alginate and 200 mg potassium hydrogen carbonate as the active ingredients.

The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel and purified water. This product does not contain sugar or gluten.

What are Flarin 200mg Capsules?

Flarin Capsules are used for the relief from rheumatic or muscular pain, also for the relief of pain of non-serious arthritic conditions (caused by swelling, stiffness and inflammation of joints), joint pain, back pain, neuralgia (sharp pain along nerves), migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, feverishness, cold and flu symptoms.

This medicine contains ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

How to take Flarin 200mg Capsules

Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one or two capsules (200 mg – 400 mg), up to three times a day as required.

Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not take more than 1200 mg (6 capsules) in any 24 hour period.

This medicine is intended for short-term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.

If you over 18 years of age, do not take this medicine for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.

If you are aged between 12 and 18 years and this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen you should contact your doctor.

What do Flarin 200mg Capsules contain?

The active ingredient is: ibuprofen 200 mg.

What is Flexiseq Gel?

Flexiseq is a drug-free gel which alleviates stiff and painful joints brought on by osteoarthritis. It improves joint work, making movement more comfortable and less painful. It is ideal for people who suffer from gout or osteoarthritis.

What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis characterised by inflammation and painful and stiff joints. Typical affected areas are:

• Hands, fingers, and wrists
  
• Spine
• Knees
• Hips
• Shoulder
• Ankles

How will Flexiseq alleviate my pain?

Flexiseq Gel reduces joints which are sore and stiff. Frequent use can help improve impaired joints, enabling improved and pain-free movement.

How to use Flexiseq Gel

Apply Flexiseq Gel to the affected tissues two times daily.

Use as much gel as your index finger to apply to the knee.

To apply to the shoulder, wrist, or hands, apply gel equivalent to half of your index finger.

Spread the gel evenly over the affected joint and let it settle for 10 minutes before covering.

What are Paracetamol Tablets?

Paracetamol is a pain reliever (analgesic) which helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever.

These tablets are for the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, toothache, nerve pain, sore throat and period pains. They are also for the symptomatic relief of sprains and strains, rheumatic pains, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness, flu, feverishness and feverish colds.

How to take Paracetamol Tablets

Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew.

Adults, the elderly and children over 16 years:

• 2 capsules to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 4 doses (8 capsules) in any 24 hour period.

Children aged 12 to 15 years:

• 1 capsule to be taken every 4 to 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 4 doses (4 capsules) in any 24 hour period.

What do Paracetamol Tablets contain

Each tablet contains the active ingredient: paracetamol 500 mg.

What are Solpadeine Max Tablets

Solpadeine Max Tablets can be used in patients over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. They can be used for migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, strains & sprains, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain and sciatica. The tablets contain two active ingredients; paracetamol and codeine are both painkillers. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other painkillers.

How to take Solpadeine Max Tablets

Adults:

• Swallow 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16 – 18 years:

• Swallow 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 – 15 years:

• Swallow 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Solpadeine Max Tablets should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

What do Solpadeine Max Tablets contain

Active ingredients Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg and Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 12.8 mg.

Other ingredients Starch pregelatinised, povidone, maize starch, talc, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol, quinoline yellow (E 104), erythrosine (E 127) and titanium dioxide (E 171).

What Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is and what it is used for?

Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel contains the active substance diclofenac which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is specially formulated for rubbing into the skin.

Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles. Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel can be used to treat:

• muscle and joint injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises, backache, sports injuries), relieving pain and helping recovery back to normal function
• tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow), swelling around the elbow or knee.

Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is intended for use in adults and children aged 14 years and older.

How to use Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel

For adults and adolescents 14 years and over:

• Apply the gel 2 times a day (preferably morning and evening) on the painful area.

How to apply Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel

• Do not use if tamper evidence seals are broken.
• Use a finger, thumb, side of your hand or even edge of a table against the underside of the cap lid to open the flip-top cap easily.
• Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the painful or swollen area, slowly rubbing into the skin. The amount needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area; an amount ranging in size from a 1 penny to a 2 pence piece will usually be sufficient (2-4g). You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in. Only use the smallest amount of Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel needed to relieve your pain but never use more than 8g per day and 56g in one week.
• After use, if needed, remove the remaining amount of the gel from the flip-top cap with a cotton towel or absorbent paper until visually clean and dry. Close the flip-top cap, until you hear a ‘click’ sound. Hold the tube upright when opening or closing the flip-top cap to avoid possible leaking of the gel.
• Unless the hands are the site being treated, wash your hands after rubbing in the gel, to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and eyes.

How long to use Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel for

Do not use Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel for more than 14 days unless longer treatment is recommended by a doctor.

If the pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days, or if they get worse, tell your doctor.

In children aged 14 years and over, if this product is required for more than 7 days for pain relief or if the symptoms worsen the patient/parents of the adolescent is/are advised to consult a doctor.

What does Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief 2.32% Gel contain

The active substance is diclofenac diethylammonium. Each gram of gel contains 23.2mg of diclofenac diethylammonium.

What is Nurofen Plus?

The active ingredients (which make Nurofen Plus work) are Ibuprofen and Codeine phosphate.

• Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling, and high temperature.
• Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other pain killers such as paracetamol.

Nurofen Plus (which contains codeine) can be used in children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of acute, moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone, such as :

• migraine, headaches, neuralgia
• period, dental, back, rheumatic and muscular pains

How to take Nurofen Plus

Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and older: Swallow 1 or 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required.

• Leave at least four hours between doses.
• Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24 hour period.
• This product is for short term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.

What does Nurofen Plus contain?

Each tablet contains the active ingredients Ibuprofen 200mg and Codeine phosphate 12.8mg.

What are Paramol Tablets?

Paramol tablets contain the active ingredients paracetamol and di-hydrocodeine. They are used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin alone such as headache, migraine, period pain, toothache and other dental pain, backache, muscular and joint aches and pains and neuralgia.

Paramol Tablets are used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin alone such as headache, migraine, period pain, toothache and other dental pain, backache, muscular and joint aches and pains and neuralgia.

How to take Paramol Tablets

Paramol Tablets should be taken during or after meals.

Adults and adolescents 16 years old and over: 

• Take one or two tablets every four to six hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hour period.

Adolescents 12–15 years old: 

• Take one tablet every four to six hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in any 24 hour period.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What do Paramol Tablets contain?

Paramol Tablets contain 500mg of the active ingredient paracetamol and 7.46mg of the active ingredient di-hydrocodeine tartrate. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (lowers body temperature). Di-hydrocodeine tartrate is also a powerful analgesic. They also contain magnesium stearate, maize starch, povidone, hypromellose, titanium dioxide and macrogol 400.

What are Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets?

Co-codamol is used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain caused by headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, period pain and rheumatic pains when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least 4 hours after you last took other painkillers before taking this medicine.

Co-codamol can be used in adults and children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. This medicine contains codeine. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It also contains paracetamol, another analgesic to relieve pain. 

How to use Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Co-codamol tablets.
• Swallow the tablets with water.
• This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and children 16 to 18 years: 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours, as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours

Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 tablet every 6 hours when necessary. Do not give your child more than 4 tablets in 24 hours

Children under 12 years: should not be taken due to the risk of severe breathing problems

Elderly: Dosage is usually reduced in the elderly with liver damage.

What do Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets contain

The active substances (the ingredients that makes the tablets work) are 8mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg paracetamol.

What are Syndol Headache Relief Tablets

This medicine contains:

• paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever
• codeine phosphate which is a pain reliever (analgesic)
• caffeine helps to increase the pain relief from paracetamol and makes you more alert.

These tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain, which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. This medicine is for the relief of migraine, headache, rheumatic pain, period pain, toothache and nerve pain.

How to take Syndol Headache Relief Tablets

• Swallow the tablets whole with water.
• Do not chew.

Adults

Take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16-18 years

Take 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12-15 years

Take 1 tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor.

Please do not use it for more than 3 days. If you need to use this medicine for more than three days, you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

What do Syndol Headache Relief Tablets contain

Each film-coated white capsule-shaped tablet, debossed on one side with 'PCC', contains the active ingredients: paracetamol 500 mg, caffeine 30 mg and codeine phosphate 8 mg.

They also contain povidone, maize starch, methylcellulose, talc, purified water, calcium stearate, methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose and polyethene glycol.

What are Co-Codamol Effervescent 8/500mg Tablets?

Co-codamol 8/500mg Effervescent Tablets contains codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other pain killers such as paracetamol.

Co-codamol is for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain caused by headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, period pain and rheumatic pains when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least 4 hours after you last took other painkillers before taking this medicine.

Co-codamol can be used in children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.

How to use Co-Codamol Effervescent 8/500mg Tablets

• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Dissolve the effervescent tablets in a glass of water before taking

Adults and the elderly: 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16 to 18 years: 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 tablet every 6 hours when necessary to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours.

This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

Children under 12 years: Co-codamol should not be given to children under 12 years of age due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

What do Co-Codamol Effervescent 8/500mg Tablets contain

The active substances are codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Each tablet contains 8mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg of paracetamol.

What are Buccastem M Buccal tablets?

Buccastem M Tablets are effective in treating nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) associated with migraine.

Buccastem M Tablets contain prochlorperazine maleate. Prochlorperazine belongs to a large group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which have a variety of effects.

How to take Buccastem M Bucca tablets

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is one or two tablets twice a day for a maximum of 2 days, for adults aged 18 years or over.

Buccastem M Tablets are not recommended for children under 18 years of age.

Please read carefully before taking the tablet(s).

• Place the tablet high up along your top gum, under the upper lip either side of your mouth as indicated above. The tablet must not be swallowed whole or chewed.
• The tablet will soften and adhere to the gum. Allow it to dissolve slowly and completely - this may take between 1 and 2 hours. Most people find that after a few minutes they no longer notice the tablet.
• The tablet should not be moved about the mouth with the tongue as this will cause it to dissolve too quickly.
• If you wear dentures, the tablet may be placed in any comfortable position between your lip and gum.
• The tablet(s) is best taken after meals.

What do Buccastem M Buccal tablets contain

Each tablet contains 3 mg of the active ingredient prochlorperazine maleate.

The other ingredients are compressible sugar (sucrose), povidone K30, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, talc, magnesium stearate and riboflavin sodium phosphate.

What is Phorpain Maximum Strength Ibuprofen 10% Gel

Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength contains ibuprofen and belongs to non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines reduce pain and inflammation and bring down a high temperature.

Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength treats several painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles, such as back pain, sprains, strains and other sports injuries. It is also used to relieve pain caused by mild to moderate arthritic conditions and nerve pain (neuralgia). 

How to use Phorpain Maximum Strength Ibuprofen 10% Gel

Adults: Squeeze 2 to 5cm (i.e. 0.8 to 2 inches) of gel from the tube on the affected area. 

Massage until absorbed. This dose should not be repeated more frequently than every four hours and no more than four times a day in any 24 hour period. The amount of gel squeezed would be equivalent to 50 to 125mg of ibuprofen. Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength should only be used on healthy, unbroken skin.

Please do not use it on or near cuts or grazes or under dressings such as plasters. Also, please do not use it on the genital area. Do not let any gel come in contact with your eyes. If it does, rinse your eyes with cold water and consult your doctor. Hands should be washed after applying Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength unless they are the site of treatment. If the condition does not improve after two weeks of use or becomes worse at any time, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Use in children: Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength is not recommended for use in children under 12 years. 

What does Phorpain Maximum Strength Ibuprofen 10% Gel contain

The active substance is ibuprofen. Other ingredients are hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, purified water.