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| Pain relievers explained | Even though non-prescription pain relievers are widely available, they are still medicines, and can have serious side effects. | Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2011-07-29 00:00:00 |
| Case study 44 Report: Selecting analgesics | Elderly patient requests 'something stronger' for worsening osteoarthritis of the knees. Has been taking paracetamol and meloxicam but knee pain has increased in last few months. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2006-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 27 report: Management of musculoskeletal pain | Patient represents with persistent lower back pain which has improved but not resolved with paracetamol and diclofenac. Concerned pain will worsen if she does too much. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2003-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Nurse Update November 2011 | Improving treatment of patients with systolic heart failure — Independent review of new stroke prevention medicine — Taking caution with codeine — Complementary medicines as companion products: what’s the evidence? — National Medicines Symposium 2012 | Professional publication - Nurse Update | Health Professionals | 2011-11-02 00:00:00 |
| NPS News 38: Headache and migraine | Diagnosing headaches, and preventive treatment for headaches and migraines focusing on drug and non-drug approaches. | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2005-01-01 00:00:00 |
| Question mark over combination pain relief products | Codeine is a weak opioid used in many combination pain relief products, but its role in managing acute pain is questioned in this month’s edition of Australian Prescriber. | Media release | Others | 2010-08-02 19:00:00 |
| Nurofen Plus | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Nurofen Plus (ibuprofen and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-07-20 00:00:00 |
| Disprin Forte | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Disprin Forte (aspirin and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-05-27 00:00:00 |
| Codis | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Codis (aspirin and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-05-27 00:00:00 |
| Codeine changes won’t hurt if you talk to your health professional | The National Prescribing Service is recommending people with chronic pain speak to their doctor or pharmacist before changes to the way codeine is sold in Australia come into effect | Media release | Others | 2010-04-15 19:00:00 |
| Mersyndol DayStrength | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Mersyndol DayStrength (paracetamol and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2009-11-17 00:00:00 |
| Apo-Paracetamol Codeine | Consumer Information from the manufacturer about the use of Apo-Paracetamol Codeine. | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2009-07-30 00:00:00 |
| Medicines for headache and migraine | Learn about the differences between headaches and migraine, ways of treating both conditions, and problems with codeine in combination painkillers. | Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2005-09-01 00:00:00 |
| Panadeine Extra | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Panadeine Extra (paracetamol & codeine) | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-04-09 00:00:00 |
| Codapane Forte | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Codapane Forte (paracetamol and codeine phosphate) | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-06-09 00:00:00 |
| Prodeine Forte | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Prodeine Forte (paracetamol & codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Prodeine 15 | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Prodeine 15 (paracetamol and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2009-03-06 00:00:00 |
| Panalgesic Capsules | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Panalgesic Capsules (paracetamol, codeine phosphate & doxylamine succinate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Panadeine Forte | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Panadeine Forte (paracetamol & codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Panamax Co | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Panamax Co (paracetamol and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-05-20 00:00:00 |
| Mersyndol | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Mersyndol (paracetamol, codeine phosphate, doxylamine succinate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Mersyndol Forte | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Mersyndol Forte (paracetamol, codeine phosphate, doxylamine succinate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Demazin Day & Night Cold & Flu | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Demazin Day & Night Cold & Flu tablets (pseudoephedrine, paracetamol and codeine. | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-03-04 00:00:00 |
| Codral Original Day & Night Cold & Flu Tablets | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Codral Original Day & Night Cold & Flu Tablets (paracetamol, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate, triprolidine hydrochloride). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Codral Original Cold & Flu Tablets | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Codral Original Cold & Flu Tablets (paracetamol, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Codral 4 Flu Tablets | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Codral 4 Flu Tablets (paracetamol, codeine phosphate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, chlorpheniramine maleate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-03-04 00:00:00 |
| Codral Forte Tablets | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Codral Forte Tablets (aspirin and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Panafen Plus | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Panafen Plus (ibuprofen and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-04-09 00:00:00 |
| Panadeine | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Panadeine (paracetamol & codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-04-09 00:00:00 |
| Codapane | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Codapane (paracetamol and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-06-09 00:00:00 |
| Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now | The October 2011 edition of Australian Prescriber is out now | Media release | Others | 2011-10-04 19:00:00 |
| Take caution with codeine | People should be careful when taking codeine as trials have shown that it is only moderately effective as a painkiller, and it has a range of common side effects, according to Dr Joel Iedema of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital | Media release | Others | 2011-10-04 19:00:00 |
| Rafen Plus | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Rafen Plus (ibuprofen and codeine phosphate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2011-05-16 00:00:00 |
| Pain management frequently asked questions | Pain management frequently asked questions | Campaign | Consumers | 2011-02-25 00:00:00 |
| Asthma | Asthma | Campaign | Consumers | 2011-02-25 00:00:00 |
| Relaxed attitude towards medicines leading to greater health problems | Australians’ blasé attitude towards medicines is leading to further health problems for many people and is placing avoidable pressure on our health system. | Media release | Others | 2010-09-06 19:00:00 |
| Quality use of over-the-counter codeine | NPS's position on OTC codeine in light of the May 2010 schedule changes | NPS position statement | Consumers,Health Professionals,Others | 2009-12-03 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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