Description

How Supplied:

Acetaminophen Codeine scored tablets are presented as forms that containing 300 mg Acetaminophen and 20 mg Codeine Phosphate. 10 tablets per blister pack, 10 blisters with a leaflet in a box.

Category:

Analgesic (opioid agonist analgesic)

Mechanism of Action:

An opioid agonist analgesic, exerts agonist activity primarily at the mu receptor, but with usual doses is relatively weak.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, ask your physician for advice before taking this medicine.

Precautions:

• Caution if other medications containing opioid analgesics or Acetaminophen are used.
• Avoiding use of alcohol or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants during therapy unless prescribed or otherwise approved by physician.
• Caution if dizziness, drowsiness lightheadedness, or false sense of well-being occurs.
• Not regularly taking Aspirin or other Salicylates or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug concurrently, unless directed by physician or dentist.
• Possible dryness of mouth, using sugarless gum or candy, ice, or saliva substitute for relief, checking with dentist if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks.
• Checking with physician before discontinuing medication after prolonged use of high doses, gradual dosage reduction may be necessary to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
• Checking with your physician if you consume three or more alcohol containing beverages per day, Acetaminophen may increase the risk of liver damage.
• Caution when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, lying down if nausea or vomiting, or dizziness or lightheadedness occurs.

• Caution if any kind of surgery including dental surgery or emergency treatment is required.

 Drug Interactions:

Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

 Alcohol or other CNS depressants, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Tricyclic Antidepressant, Zidovudine, Naltrexone, Aspirin or other Salicylates or other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs.

Dosage and Administration:

Usual adult dose:

Analgesic: 1 or 2 tablets every four hours as needed.

Usual pediatric dose:

Dosage must be individualized by the physician.

Side Effects:

Respiratory depression or impairment, allergic reactions, confusion, convulsions, hallucinations, mental depression or other signs of CNS toxicity, agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, hypertension, paradoxical CNS excitation, especially in children, renal function impairment ، thrombocytopenia    and constipation.

Storage

Store below 30^º C. Protect from light and moisture.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Manufactured by Pursina pharmaceutical Co. Tehran – Iran