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Each tablet contains 30mg Codeine phosphate hemihydrate.

Each tablet contains 16.00mg lactose BP.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

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White, circular, biconvex uncoated tablets impressed “C” on one face and the identifying letters “CR” on the reverse.

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Codeine is indicated in patients older than 12 years of age for the treatment of acute moderate pain which is not considered to be relieved by other analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (alone).

2) For the symptomatic relief of unproductive cough and diarrhoea.

Prior to starting treatment with opioids, a discussion should be held with patients to put in place a strategy for ending treatment with codeine in order to minimise the risk of addiction and drug withdrawal syndrome (see section 4.4).

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Codeine should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time. This dose may be taken, up to 4 times a day at intervals of not less than 6 hours. Maximum daily dose should not exceed 240mg.

The duration of treatment should be limited to 3 days and if no effective pain relief is achieved the patients/carers should be advised to seek the views of a physician

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Analgesia

Adults: 30-60mg every four hours to a maximum dosage of 240mg daily. Where can I Buy Codeine phosphate for sale online uk

The analgesic effect is not materially enhanced by increasing the dose to a greater level than that recommended above.

Elderly: Dosage should be reduced in the elderly where there is impairment of hepatic or renal function.

Paediatric population:

Children aged 12 years to 18 years:

The recommended codeine dose for children 12 years and older should be 30 to 60 mg every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum dose of 240mg daily. The dose is based on the body weight (0.5-1mg/kg).

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Codeine should not be used in children below the age of 12 years because of the risk of opioid toxicity due to the variable and unpredictable metabolism of codeine to morphine (see sections 4.3 and 4.4).

Diarrhoea

Adults and children over 12 years: 15-60mg three to four times daily.

Elderly: Dosage should be reduced in the elderly where there is impairment of hepatic or renal function.

Children under 12 years: Not recommended.

Cough

Adults and children over 12 years: 15-30mg three to four times daily.

Elderly: Dosage should be reduced in the elderly where there is impairment of hepatic or renal function.

Paediatric population:

Children aged 12 years to 18 years:

Codeine is not recommended for use in children aged 12 years to 18 years with compromised respiratory function for the symptomatic treatment of cough (see section 4.4).

Children aged less than 12 years:

Codeine is contraindicated in children below the age of 12 years for the symptomatic treatment of cough (see sections 4.3).

Method of Administration

For oral use.