Prodeine 15 Tablets 20

  Information General Information Consumer Medicine InformationWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about Prodeine 15 tablets. It does not contain all the available information.It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Prodeine 15 against the benefits this medicine is expected to have for you. Keep this information with the tablets. You may need to read it again.What is Prodeine 15 used forProdeine 15 is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and fever. Prodeine 15 contains paracetamol and codeine. Paracetamol and codeine work together to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. Paracetamol also acts in the brain to reduce fever. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why the medicine has been prescribed for you. This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription. Before you take Prodeine 15 When you must not take itDo not take Prodeine 15 if you are allergic to paracetamol or codeine or any of the ingredients listed under "Product Description" at the end of this leaflet. The symptoms of an allergic reaction may include a rash, asthma attack or hay fever. Do not take this medicine if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions: Acute breathing difficulties such as bronchitis, unstable asthma or emphysemaDo not take Prodeine 15 during labour, especially if the baby is premature. This medicine contains codeine, which may produce withdrawal effects in the newborn baby. Do not use Prodeine 15 if you are breastfeeding. The medicine passes into breast milk and may affect the baby. Prodeine 15 may be used during pregnancy. However, ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Prodeine 15 while you are pregnant. Do not use it after the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack. If you take it after the expiry date it may have no effect at all, or worse, have an entirely unexpected effect. Do not use Prodeine 15 if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaint unless your doctor says it is safe. Prodeine 15 is not recommended for children under 7 years. Before you start to take itTell your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergies to: Any ingredients listed under "Product Description" at the end of this leaflet Any other medicines Any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyesTell your doctor or pharmacist if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following: Lung, liver or kidney problems You drink large quantities of alcohol Diarrhoea caused by poisoning Recent stomach or urinary tract surgery Irritable bowel syndrome Under active thyroid gland or problems with your adrenal glands Fits or seizuresTell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Prodeine 15 may be used during pregnancy. However, it is recommended that non-drug therapies such as rest and massage be tried first. If you have not told your doctor about any of these things, tell them before you take any Prodeine 15. Taking other medicinesYou should also tell your doctor about any other medicines that you have bought without a prescription from either your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. You should tell doctor if you are using any other medicines including any of the following medicines: Any medicines causing sleepiness or drowsiness Tranquillisers (medicines for anxiety and nerves) Medicines used to treat depression Medicines which thin the blood Medicines to treat epilepsy Other pain relief medication Medicines used to treat high blood pressure Medicines used to relax muscles Medicines used to treat diarrhoea, nausea or vomitingThese medicines may be affected by Prodeine 15 or affect how well Prodeine 15 works. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking any of these medicines. How to take Prodeine 15 The label on your pack of Prodeine 15 will tell you how to take your medicine and how often. If you are unsure about the directions ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take more than the dose your doctor or pharmacist has directed. The dosage recommended by the doctor may be different to the recommended dosage. The recommended dose of Prodeine 15 is: Adults: 2 tablets. This dosage may be repeated in 4 hours if necessary. You should not take more than 8 tablets in a 24 hour period. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. Talk to your doctor about pain control if the medicine is not helping. If your body cannot metabolise codeine properly, you may be getting reduced benefit from the medicine. Children (7 - 12 years): Half (1/2) to 1 tablet. This dosage may be repeated in 4 hours if necessary. Children should not take more than 4 tablets in a 24 hour period. How to take itSwallow tablets whole with a little water or other liquid. The directions given to you by your doctor may be different from the information in this leaflet. If you are unsure what dose to take ask your pharmacist or doctor. If you forget to take itIf it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally. This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect. If you are not sure what to do, ask your pharmacist or doctor. If you take too much (Overdose) Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Prodeine 15. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention. Keep telephone numbers of these places handy. If you take too many tablets you may feel nauseous, light headed, dizzy or drowsy. While you are taking Prodeine 15 Things you must doTake Prodeine 15 exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Tell all your doctors, dentists and pharmacists that you are taking Prodeine 15. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Prodeine 15. Things you must not doDo not take more than the recommended dose unless your doctor tells you to. Adults should not take more than 8 tablets a day. Children should not take more than 4 tablets a day. Do not take high doses of the medicine for long periods of time unless your doctor tells you to. Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. Codeine may be habit forming. Do not give this medicine to anyone else. Things to be careful ofProdeine 15 may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people, especially after the first dose. If affected do not drive a car, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or drowsy. Children should not ride bikes if affected and should be supervised to avoid potential harm. Do not drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of becoming drowsy. Prodeine 15 may be habit forming if taken in high doses for extended periods of time. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about this. Side Effects Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while taking Prodeine 15. Like other medicines Prodeine 15 can cause some side effects. If they occur, they are most likely minor and temporary. However, sometimes they are serious and need medical treatment. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have. Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you: Stomach problems such as: Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain ConstipationIf you are taking Prodeine 15 regularly, you may also need to take laxatives to prevent constipation. Difficulty thinking or working because of: Dizziness DrowsinessBe careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Prodeine 15 affects you. Other problems such as : Skin rashes SweatingTell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following: Shortness of breath Mouth ulcers, fever and sore throat Bleeding, bruising more easily Unusual or extreme mood swings Dizziness, light-headedness Flushing of the faceThe above list includes serious side effects that may require medical attention. These side effects are rare. If any of the following happen, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital: Wheezing or difficulty breathing Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body Rash, itching or hives on the skinThe above list includes very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. These side effects are very rare. Some people may get other side effects not listed above. Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you fell unwell. After taking Prodeine 15 StorageKeep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them. If you take the tablets out of the box or the blister pack they will not keep well. Keep Prodeine 15 in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30 °C. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Do not leave Prodeine 15 in the car on hot days. Do not store Prodeine 15 or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Keep Prodeine 15 where young children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one and a half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines. DisposalIf your doctor tells you to stop taking the tablets, ask your pharmacist what to do with any tablets that are left over. This is not all the information that is available on Prodeine 15. If you have any more questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Product Description Prodeine 15 comes as a white, scored, capsule shaped tablet, marked PRO 15. A box contains 20 or 50 tablets. Active ingredientsEach Prodeine 15 tablet contains: Paracetamol 500 mg Codeine Phosphate 15 mgOther ingredients: Maize Starch Purified Talc Pregelatinised Maize Starch Povidone Stearic Acid Potassium Sorbate Magnesium StearateProdeine 15 does not contain any gluten, lactose, sucrose, tartrazine or any azo dyes. Manufacturersanofi-aventis australia12-24 Talavera RoadMacquarie Park NSW 2113AUST R 68405This leaflet was prepared in January 2007 Miscellaneous Drug Interactions Warnings Common Uses Ingredients Directions Indications