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DO YOU USE CODEINE?

What should you do?Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist the best options for your ongoing treatment.

For more information visitwww.health.qld.gov.au/codeine-changes

From 1 February 2018, medicines containing codeine will only be available with a prescription from your doctor.

What medicines are affected?

Why is this change happening? There are risks associated with the long term use of over-the-counter codeine medicines. There are alternatives available that carry less risk and are equally effective in the treatment of pain, cold and flu.

Painkillers such as: • Panadeine • Nurofen Plus • Mersyndol• Pharmacy generic brand

pain relief products

Some cold and flu medicines including:• Certain day/night products • Pharmacy generic brand

cold and flu products

1 FEBRUARY

2018

A MEDICINE THAT CONTAINS