Is Mersyndol Forte a narcotic?

Is Mersyndol Forte a narcotic?

This medicine is classified as an opioid. The use of opioids comes with side effects including life-threatening breathing problems and the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. They should be taken with care.

Is codeine used in the UK?

Codeine is widely accessible in the UK: it is one of the most commonly prescribed opioids and can be purchased over the counter (OTC) in licenced pharmacies without a medical prescription.

Can I buy panadeine forte over counter?

Common painkiller codeine, and medicines containing codeine, will no longer be available over the counter after it was deemed too harmful to use without a doctor’s prescription. Low doses of codeine are found in commonly used medicines such as Panadeine, Nurofen Plus and Codral.

What is Mersyndol used for?

Mersyndol is a type of analgesic intended for short term use to relieve moderate pain and fever. Paracetamol and codeine work together to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain.

What are the ingredients in Mersyndol?

Mersyndol contains the active ingredients paracetamol, codeine phosphate hemihydrate and doxylamine succinate. Mersyndol is used for short term use to relieve moderate pain and fever.

Why is Mersyndol prescribed with paracetamol and doxylamine?

Paracetamol and codeine work together to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. Doxylamine is an antihistamine with calmative effects. Your doctor, however, may prescribe Mersyndol for another purpose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why it has been prescribed for you.

Do you need a prescription for Mersyndol Forte?

Mersyndol Forte is available only with a doctor’s prescription. Mersyndol Forte is not recommended for use in children under the age of 12 years. Do not take Mersyndol Forte if you have an allergy to paracetamol, codeine phosphate hemihydrate, doxylamine succinate or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.

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