Efferalgan codeine: function, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is the function of Efferalgan Codeine?

Efferalgan Codeine is a drug commonly used to relieve fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. Efferalgan Codeine is a key ingredient in many cold and flu medications and in many prescription analgesics. It is very safe in standard doses, but because of its wide availability, accidental and intentional overdoses are common. Acetaminophen, unlike other common analgesics such as aspirin and ibuprofen, has no anti-inflammatory properties or effects on platelet function, and is not a member of a class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs.

How do you use Efferalgan Codeine?

The tablet should be put in a glass of water and allowed to dissolve completely. Drink the solution immediately. Do not chew or bite your tablet.

This medicine should not be used for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, consult your doctor. Do not use this medication for longer than directed by your doctor.

How to save Efferalgan Codeine?

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the cardboard and pack or tube. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.

Warning

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What should I pay attention to before using Codeine Efferalgan?

Before using Efferalgan Codeine, tell your pharmacist if:

• You have abdominal pain or sudden problems in your stomach.
• You are prone to suffer from asthma.
• You are an old person.
• You have liver or kidney problems, because the dose may need to be reduced.
• You have a prostate that is larger than normal or has narrowing of the urethra (the tube through which urine passes).
• You feel that you have been using Codeine Efferalgan for a long time.

You may become dependent on this drug, which is dangerous.

Is Efferalgan Codeine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

This medicine should not be used during pregnancy because it can affect the baby and cause breathing problems when the baby is born.

Do not use this medication while you are breastfeeding. Codeine and morphine can be passed through breast milk.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Efferalgan Codeine?

Like all drugs, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Very common side effects (can affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• Hard to breathe
• Feeling too excited or depressed
• Dizziness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache
• Feeling bad (nausea), sick (vomiting)
• Constipation, stomach pain
• Skin rash or hives

Side effects of unknown frequency (frequency cannot be calculated from available data)

• Dazed
• Small pupils, vision problems
• Slow or weak breathing
• Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (a symptom of liver damage)
• Difficulty urinating
• Anemia (decreased red blood cells)
• Problems with how the heart works (change of heart)
• Anuresis (inability to urinate)
• Effects on digestion
• Vertigo

You should stop using this drug and see a doctor immediately if you experience the following symptoms:

Rare side effects

• Accumulation of fluid in the voice box, including an itchy rash, swelling of the throat (severe allergic reaction)
• A serious skin disease that causes rash, severe blistering, peeling skin and scabs. This side effect is very rare.
• Difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath (more likely in people with asthma who are sensitive to aspirin or other NSAIDs). Frequency unknown.

Rare side effects (occurs in 1 in 1,000 people):

Abnormal vision, mild skin rash or urticaria (dark red rash on the skin), haemorrhage (bleeding), abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fever, decreased level of irritability or agitation, platelet disorders (clotting disorders), stem cell disorders (disorders of blood forming cells in the bone marrow), abnormal liver function, liver failure, liver necrosis (liver cell death), yellow fever, overdose and poisoning, tremors, headaches, depression, confusion, hallucinations, sweating, pruritus (hives ), feel bad (bad).

Very rare side effects (only occur in 1 in 10,000 people):

Hepatotoxicity (damage affecting the liver), thrombocytopenia (decreased blood platelets, which increase the risk of bleeding or bruising), leukopenia (an infection that often occurs due to poor white blood cell function or decreased white blood cells), neutropenia (decreased number of neutrophils in the blood ), agranulocytosis (a severe drop in white blood cells that can lead to severe infection), hemolytic anemia (abnormal damage to red blood cells, which can cause weakness or pale skin), hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), urine looks cloudy and kidney disorders.

Drug Interactions

What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Efferalgan Codeine?

Efferalgan Codeine may interact with other drugs that you are currently taking, which can change how the drug works or increase the risk of serious side effects. To avoid potential drug interactions, you should keep a list of all the medications you are currently taking (including prescription, over-the-counter drugs and herbal products) and report them to your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Efferalgan Codeine?

Efferalgan Codeine may interact with food or alcohol by changing the way drugs work or increasing the risk of serious side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about potential food or alcohol interactions before using this drug.

Are there any health conditions you should avoid Efferalgan Codeine?

Efferalgan Codeine may interact with your health condition. These interactions can worsen your health condition or change the way the drugs work. It is important to always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any health conditions you are currently experiencing.

Dose

The following information cannot be used as a substitute for a doctor's prescription. You MUST consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Efferalgan Codeine.

What is the dose of Efferalgan Codeine for adults?

The recommended dose is one or two tablets every four hours as needed. You must not use more than 8 tablets in a 24 hour period. If you feel that the effects of this drug are too strong or too weak, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Elderly

Recommended dose: Lower doses may be needed if you are elderly or have other medical problems. Consult your doctor about this.

What is the dose of Efferalgan Codeine for children?

This medicine should not be used by children younger than 12 years of age because of the risk of severe breathing problems.

Children 12 to 18 years of age should use this medication every 6 hours, as needed, according to their doctor's instructions. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 4 g of paracetamol and 240 mg of codeine. Do not use more than 8 tablets in a 24 hour period.

In what forms is Efferalgan Codeine available?

Efferalgan Codeine is available in tablet form, bubbly; Acetaminophen 500 mg; Codeine Phosphate 30 mg

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In the event of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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