Codeine Phosphate 60 mg Tablets contain codeine phosphate, an opioid medicine prescribed for the short-term management of moderate pain. The medicine should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration, following the instructions on the prescription and patient information leaflet

Codeine phosphate may be prescribed when non-opioid pain relievers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, have not provided sufficient relief or are not appropriate for the patient. It is not suitable for every person, and a healthcare professional should review your medical history, current medicines, and individual risk factors before use

Key features

• Contains 60 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet.

• Prescription-only opioid pain medicine.

• Intended for short-term use under medical supervision.

• May be prescribed for moderate acute pain when other analgesics are not effective or suitable.

• Supplied and dispensed only in accordance with applicable pharmacy and prescribing regulations.

Important safety information

Codeine can cause drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dizziness, dependence, and addiction. It can also slow or stop breathing, particularly when taken in excessive amounts or combined with alcohol, sleeping tablets, benzodiazepines, sedatives, or other medicines that cause drowsiness.canada+1

Do not take Codeine Phosphate 60 mg unless it has been prescribed for you. Never share it with another person, and do not take more than the prescribed dose. Do not drive, cycle, or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.

Seek urgent medical attention for slow or difficult breathing, extreme sleepiness, confusion, inability to wake, blue or grey lips, or suspected overdose.

How to use

Take Codeine Phosphate 60mg exactly as directed by your prescriber. Do not increase the dose, take doses closer together, or continue treatment longer than recommended. Official product information advises using codeine at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible period; exact dosing limits and age restrictions may vary by country and product authorization.medsafe.govt+1

Always read the approved patient information leaflet and consult a pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

Who should seek medical advice first?

Speak with a healthcare professional before using this medicine if you:

• Have breathing problems, asthma, sleep apnoea, liver or kidney disease.

• Have previously experienced addiction or dependence.

• Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

• Take antidepressants, sedatives, sleeping medicines, alcohol, or other opioid medicines.

• Are considering giving the medicine to anyone under the permitted age.

Storage and dispensing

Keep Codeine Phosphate 60mg in its original packaging, away from children and other household members. Store it according to the product label, and return unused tablets to a pharmacy for safe disposal. Availability, prescription status, packaging, excipients, and approved uses may differ by country, so the product page should display the authorization details for the market in which Relaximed operates