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Efferalgan Codeine® is commonly used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications and many prescription analgesics.
The tablets must be put in a glass of water and allowed to completely dissolve. Drink the resulting solution immediately. Do not chew or bite your tablets.
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. Do not take this medicine longer than as directed by your doctor.
Efferalgan Codeine® is best stored at room temperature away from direct light and moisture. To prevent drug damage, you should not store Efferalgan Codeine® in the bathroom or the freezer. There may be different brands of Efferalgan Codeine® that may have different storage needs. It is important to always check the product package for instructions on storage, or ask your pharmacist. For safety, you should keep all medicines away from children and pets.
You should not flush Efferalgan Codeine® down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. It is important to properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Efferalgan Codeine® if:
You may develop a dependence on this medicine which may be harmful.
Pregnancy
There are no adequate studies in women for determining risk when using this medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Please always consult with your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication. This medication is pregnancy risk category D, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA pregnancy risk category reference below:
Breastfeeding:
Do not take this medicine while you are breastfeeding. Codeine and morphine pass into breast milk.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Codeine:
The following side effects are serious. Talk to you doctor straight away if you notice them:
Common side effects are:
Rare side effects are:
Paracetamol:
You should stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like:
Rare side effects are:
Very rare side effects include:
Efferalgan Codeine® may interact with other drugs that you are currently taking, which can change how your drug works or increase your risk for serious side effects. To avoid any potential drug interactions, you should keep a list of all the drugs you are using (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any drugs without your doctor’s approval.
Efferalgan Codeine® may interact with food or alcohol by altering the way the drug works or increase the risk for serious side effects. Please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist any potential food or alcohol interactions before using this drug.
Efferalgan Codeine® may interact with your health condition. This interaction may worsen your health condition or alter the way the drug works. It is important to always let your doctor and pharmacist know all the health conditions you currently have.
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. You should ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using Efferalgan Codeine® (Paracetamol/codeine phosphate).
The recommended dose is one or two tablets every four hours as needed. You should not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. If you feel the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Elderly
Recommended dose: A lower dosage may be needed if you are elderly or have other medical problems. Check with your doctor about this.
This medicine should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.
Children aged 12 to 18 years should take this medicine every 6 hours, as needed, according to the doctor’s instructions. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 4 g of paracetamol and 240 mg of codeine. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Efferalgan Codeine® is available in the following dosage forms and strengths:
In case of an emergency or an overdose, call your local emergency services or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you miss a dose of Efferalgan Codeine®, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose.
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