What is Mersyndol made of?
Mersyndol contains paracetamol 450 mg, codeine phosphate hemihydrate 9.75 mg, doxylamine succinate 5 mg. Mersyndol is aspirin-free.
Can you become addicted to Mersyndol?
Addiction. You can become addicted to Mersyndol even if you take it exactly as prescribed. Mersyndol may become habit forming causing mental and physical dependence. If abused it may become less able to reduce pain.
Is Mersyndol Forte a narcotic?
Mersyndol Forte contains the opioid codeine and is a potential drug of abuse, misuse and addiction. Addiction can occur in patients appropriately prescribed Mersyndol Forte at recommended doses.
What category is Mersyndol?
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.
What are the active ingredients in Mersyndol daystrength?
Mersyndol DayStrength contains the active ingredients paracetamol and codeine phosphate hemihydrate. Mersyndol DayStrength is used to relieve acute moderate pain and fever. For more information, see Section 1.
How old do you have to be to take Mersyndol caplets?
Mersyndol DayStrength is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Mersyndol Daystrength is not recommended for use over an extended period of time. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about pain control if Mersyndol DayStrength is not helping.
What are the side effects of taking Mersyndol?
Mersyndol DayStrength may cause drowsiness in some people. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery. Do not drink alcohol while taking Mersyndol DayStrength as it may interfere with the effects of the medicine and may increase the risk of liver side effects.
How does paracetamol and Mersyndol work together?
Paracetamol and codeine work together to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. Mersyndol DayStrength is a type of analgesic intended for short term use to relieve moderate pain and fever. Your pharmacist or doctor, however, may prescribe Mersyndol DayStrength for another purpose.