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Is Panadeine and Panadeine Forte the same?
Panadeine and Panadeine Forte: These drugs are a combination of paracetamol (Panadol 500mg) and codeine. Panadeine has approximately 15mg of codeine per tablet and Panadeine Forte has 30mg of codeine per tablet. Codeine is a narcotic analgesic which will provide stronger pain relief.
Is Prodeine Forte codeine?
Prodeine Forte contains the opioid codeine and is a potential drug of abuse, misuse and addiction. Addiction can occur in patients appropriately prescribed Prodeine Forte at recommended doses.
Is Prodeine Forte a painkiller?
Prodeine Forte contains the active ingredients paracetamol and codeine phosphate hemihydrate. Prodeine Forte is used to relieve severe pain.
Which is stronger Panadol or Panadeine?
Panadeine – Contains the same 500mg of Paracetamol that is in panadol but with an additional 8mg of codeine phosphate. Codeine is from the opiate/narcotic family, with the strength of approximately 17% of morphine.
Does Prodeine make you sleep?
Prodeine may cause drowsiness in some people. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery. Drinking alcohol Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
Does Prodeine Forte make you drowsy?
Prodeine Forte may cause dizziness, drowsiness or light-headedness in some people, especially after the first dose.
Does Forte medicine make you sleepy?
Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, nervousness, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What is prodeine forte used for?
What is Prodeine Forte used for. Prodeine Forte is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and fever. Prodeine Forte contains paracetamol and codeine. Paracetamol and codeine work together to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain.
Do you need to read prodeine Forte again?
You may need to read it again. Prodeine Forte is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and fever. Prodeine Forte 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.
What are the ingredients in prodeine Forte?
Prodeine Forte 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.
What is the recommended dosage of prodeine Forte?
The dosage recommended by the doctor may be different to the recommended dosage. The recommended dose of Prodeine Forte is: Adults: 1 tablet for mild to moderate pain. 2 tablets for severe pain. This dosage may be repeated in 4-6 hours if necessary. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take more than the recommended dose.