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Actavis UK Ltd
Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NS, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1271 311 200
Fax: +44 (0)1271 346 106
WWW: http://www.actavis.co.uk
Medical Information Direct Line: +44 (0)1271 311 257
Medical Information e-mail: medinfo@actavis.co.uk

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Patient Information Leaflet last updated on the eMC: 17/02/2011
PIL Codeine Phosphate Tablets 15mg, 30mg, 60mg

The MHRA have issued updated advice on non-prescription medicines containing codeine or dihydrocodeine (DHC). This affects all OTC solid dose medicines containing codeine or DHC. The MHRA states that changes to the marketing authorisations need to take place by 31 December 2009, and that packs with the new information should be available within 3-6 months.

Further information can be found on the MHRA website.


The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is the leaflet included in the pack with a medicine. It is written for patients and gives information about taking or using a medicine. This PIL is in PDF format.

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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
  codeine phosphate