Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) Revision Year: 2020 Publisher: Teofarma S.R.L., Valle Salimbene (PV), Via F. LLI Cervi, 8 CAP 27010, Italy
Paracodin 0.20% w/w Syrup.
| Pharmaceutical Form |
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Syrup. Clear, colourless or faintly yellow liquid with a cherry flavour. |
Dihydrocodeine hydrogen tartrate 12.1 mg per 5 ml (0.20% w/w).
Excipients: Sucrose 2424.2 mg per 5 ml (40 % w/w) benzoic acid (E210) 12.1mg per 5ml.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Dihydrocodeine |
Dihydrocodeine is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic with a potency between morphine and codeine. It is also a centrally-acting anti-tussive. Dihydrocodeine works on the cough centre to lessen the incidence and intensity of coughing fits. |
| List of Excipients |
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Purified water |
Brown glass (type III) bottle with polyethylene flow restrictor and polypropylene screw cap.
Each bottle contains 100g Paracodin Syrup.
Teofarma S.R.L., Valle Salimbene (PV), Via F. LLI Cervi, 8 CAP 27010, Italy
PA1235/004/002
Date of first authorisation: 04 October 1991
Date of last renewal; 04 October 2006
| Drug | Countries | |
|---|---|---|
| PARACODIN | Austria, Germany, Ireland |
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