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Before you take Codeine Phosphate Tablets

Talk to your prescriber before taking this medicine if you: • are or have ever been addicted to opioids, alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs

• have previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking or sweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs • feel you need to take more Codeine Phosphate 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. Speak to your prescriber who will discuss your treatment and may change your dose or switch you to an alternative pain reliever. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

Taking this medicine regularly, particularly for a long time, can lead to addiction. Your prescriber should have explained how long you will be taking it for and when it is appropriate to stop, how to do this safely. Rarely, increasing the dose of this medicine can make you more sensitive to pain. If this happens, you need to speak to your prescriber about your treatment. Addiction can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking this medicine. Withdrawal symptoms can include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, shaking, shivering or sweating. Your prescriber will discuss with you how to gradually reduce your dose before stopping the medicine. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

It is important that you do not stop taking the medicine suddenly as you will be more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms. Opioids should only be used by those they are prescribed for. Do not give your medicine to anyone else. Taking higher doses or more frequent doses of opioid, may increase the risk of addiction. Overuse and misuse can lead to overdose and/or death.

Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK. Codeine Phosphate Tablets should not be given if you:

• have ever had a reaction to or been told that you are allergic to codeine phosphate, any other opioid analgesic or any of the other ingredients in the tablets (see section 6)

• have been told you have a tumour of the adrenal gland near your kidney called phaeochromocytoma • have severe problems with breathing • are pregnant or breast-feeding. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

• have increased pressure on the brain, have just had a head injury or if you are unconscious

• are suffering from acute alcoholism

• are at risk from a blocked intestine

• have severe stomach cramps caused by a condition known as biliary colic • are suffering from severe diarrhoea

• for pain relief in children and adolescents (0-18 years of age) after removal of their tonsils or adenoids due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

• know that you metabolise very rapidly codeine into morphine.

Speak to your doctor before you take Codeine Phosphate Tablets if you:

• are using drugs or have used drugs in the past as taking codeine phosphate for a long time can lead to addiction. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

• are taking or have taken within the last two weeks, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as moclobemide, or phenelzine used in the treatment of depression

• suffer from asthma (your doctor may decide to administer Codeine Phosphate Tablets if your asthma is controlled. However, you should not be given this medicine if you are having an acute asthma attack)

• suffer from bronchitis (an inflammation of the lining of the tubes in the lungs, resulting in coughing spells accompanied by thick phlegm and breathlessness) or emphysema (a lung condition which leaves you struggling for breath)

• suffer from cor-pulmonale (a type of heart failure)

• are severely obese • have a severely deformed spine • are suffering from mental illness brought on by an infection • have liver problems • have kidney problems • have problems with your bile duct • suffer from an enlarged prostate gland (in men) or have difficulty passing urine • have an under-active thyroid or adrenal gland • have low blood pressure • are in a state of severe shock • are very run down • have inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis or a blockage in the bowel muscles • suffer from convulsions (fits) • are a child or elderly • are feeling weak and feeble • have ‘myasthenia gravis’(tiredness and weakness of some of your muscles e.g. eyes, mouth and throat muscles) • are a poor metaboliser of codeine. If any of the above apply to you, speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before you take Codeine Phosphate Tablets. Contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

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Codeine is transformed to morphine in the liver by an enzyme. Morphine is the substance that produces pain relief. Some people have a variation of this enzyme and this can affect people in different ways. In some people, morphine is not produced or produced in very small quantities, and it will not provide enough pain relief. Other people are more likely to get serious side effects because a very high amount of morphine is produced. If you notice any of the following side effects, you must stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical advice: slow or shallow breathing, confusion, sleepiness, small pupils, feeling or being sick, constipation, lack of appetite. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

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Your prescriber should have discussed with you, how long the course of tablets will last. They will arrange a plan for stopping treatment. This will outline how to gradually reduce the dose and stop taking the medicine. The usual starting dose for adults and children aged 12 years or above for relief of mild to moderate pain is 30mg to 60mg every six hours, as needed. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

The usual adult starting dose for diarrhoea is 30mg, three or four times daily. No more than 240mg should be taken in 24 hours. In all cases, dosage will be reduced for elderly. Codeine Phosphate tablets should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years due to the risk of severe breathing problems. Codeine Phosphate Tablets are not recommended for the treatment of diarrhoea in children. You may need a reduced dose if you have kidney or liver problems. You may also be given a reduced dose if you suffer from any of the conditions listed above in the section headed‘

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Your doctor will decide the dose that is best for you. Always follow your doctor’s instructions completely. Also, follow any special instructions or warnings that appear on the label that the pharmacist has put on the package. If you do not understand or are in any doubt, ask your pharmacist. Unless instructed differently, take your tablet(s) with a glass of water. If you have been given a blister pack, to obtain a tablet, press on the tablet from the blister (or bubble) pushing it through the foil. Do not remove the tablet from the blister until you are ready to take it. 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. If you miss a dose of Codeine Phosphate Tablets You should continue to take your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to. If you forget a dose, take another as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then do not take the missed dose at all. NEVER double the next dose to make up for the one missed. Do not stop taking the medicine without telling your doctor first. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

If you stop taking Codeine Phosphate Tablets

Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. If you want to stop taking this medicine, discuss this with your prescriber first. They will tell you how to do this, usually by reducing the dose gradually so that any unpleasant withdrawal effects are kept to a minimum. Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, shaking, shivering or sweating may occur if you suddenly stop taking this medicine. Pregnancy Do not take Codeine Phosphate Tablets if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant unless you have discussed this with your prescriber and the benefits of treatment are considered to outweigh the potential harm to the baby. If you use Codeine Phosphate Tablets during pregnancy, your baby may become dependent and experience withdrawal symptoms after the birth which may need to be treated. Do not take Codeine Phosphate Tablets while you are breastfeeding as codeine passes into breast milk and will affect your baby. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, codeine can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience the following serious side effect:

• a severe allergic reaction (allergic reactions include mild symptoms such as itching and/or rash. More severe symptoms include swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat with difficulty in swallowing or breathing). If you suffer such a reaction, you should not be given any more codeine. Your doctor will decide on the appropriate treatment for allergic reactions. Difficulty in breathing and physical and psychological dependence are possible serious side effects. It is possible that you could become dependent on codeine. Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK.

Side effects that are common include:

• drowsiness

• feeling sick or being sick

• constipation

• sweating.

Buy Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets online in UK. Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting systems listed below: United Kingdom: Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

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