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Product & Safety Notice
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Codasolve Effervescent Tablets are for the short-term treatment of acute moderate pain that is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone.
Codasolve can be used to relieve migraines, headaches, dental pain, period pain, backache, rheumatic pain, strains and sprains, and sciatica.
How Codasolve Effervescent Tablets works
Codasolve Effervescent Tablets contain 8mg of codeine, 500mg of paracetamol and 30mg of caffeine.
Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opiates. It affects pain receptors in the central nervous system and the brain to block pain signals to the rest of the body.
Paracetamol works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It also reduces a high temperature by affecting the chemical messengers in an area of your brain that controls body temperature.
Caffeine is used to help with the effectiveness of paracetamol.
Directions
Always take Codasolve Effervescent Tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Adults: Take 1-2 tablets dissolved in water every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Adolescents aged 16-18 years old: Take 1-2 tablets dissolved in water every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children aged 12-15 years old: Take 1 tablet dissolved in water every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Codasolve Effervescent Tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects may include:
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Worsening of headaches
- Drowsiness
- Itching
- Sweating
- Vomiting
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, you must stop taking this medicine immediately and seek medical advice:
- Severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting if you have recently had your gallbladder removed
- Unexplained bruising or bleeding
- Nausea, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin
- Skin rashes, peeling and mouth ulcers
- Difficulty urinating or cloudy urine
Warnings
Codasolve Effervescent Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:
- You know that you metabolise codeine very rapidly into morphine
- You have respiratory depression
- You have chronic constipation
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You have severe liver or kidney disease, including alcoholic liver disease
- You have bowel problems, including a blockage of the bowel
- You have had an operation to remove your gallbladder
- You have hypotension or hypothyroidism
- You have experienced a recent head injury or raised intracranial pressure
- You have asthma and have been told you are sensitive to aspirin
- You have Gilbert’s syndrome
- You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- You have haemolytic anaemia
- You are dehydrated
- You have a poor diet that causes health problems
- You weigh less than 50kg
- You are elderly
- You have myasthenia gravis
Talk to your healthcare provider if:
- You are or have ever been addicted to opioids, alcohol, prescription medicines or illegal substances
- You have previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking or sweating when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs
- You feel you need to take more Codasolve Effervescent Tablets to get the same level of pain relief; this may mean you are becoming tolerant to the effects of this medicine or are becoming addicted to it
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Do not take Codasolve Effervescent Tablets if you are taking any other paracetamol or codeine-containing products.
You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Metoclopramide or domperidone (for sickness or stomach problems)
- Colestyramine (used to treat high cholesterol)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (used to treat depression)
- Probenecid (used to treat gout and hyperuricemia)
- Pregabalin or gabapentin
- Blood thinning medications e.g. warfarin
- Flucloxacillin (antibiotic)
Age restrictions
This product is unsuitable for anyone under 12 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant unless you have been advised to do so by your healthcare provider. Do not take this product if you are breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Alcohol
It is not recommended that you drink alcohol whilst taking this medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
This medication may make you feel sleepy or dizzy. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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