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Q

Co-codamol contents and strength

A

Codeine phosphate 8mg +
Paracetomal 500mg

Max 8 tablets/day

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Co-codamol strength
OTC
and on prescription

A

OTC= 8/500

Prescription =

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SE Co-codamol

A

Rash, constipation, N+V

Respiratory depression
Dependence
Withdrawal

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Q

Can you get Codeine OTC?

A

No

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Paracetamol dose

A

500mg-1000mg

max 8 tablets/4000mg in 24hr

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Q

Aspirin dose

A

300mg - 900mg every 4-6hrs

max 4000mg in 24hr

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Q

Ibuprofen dose

A

200-400mg 3-4x daily

with food

max 1200mg in 24hr

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