Description

Tylex CD 500mg/30mg

Tylex CD 500mg/30mg is prescribed for you for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone, in adults and children over 12 years of age.

What Tylex is and what it is used for

This medicine has been prescribed for you for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone, in adults and children over 12 years of age. It contains codeine which belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’. It also contains paracetamol, another analgesic, to relieve pain. This medicines has been prescribed to you and should not be given to anyone else. Opioids can cause addiction and you may get withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it suddenly. Your prescriber should have explained how long you will be taking it for and when it is appropriate to stop, how to do this safely

How to take Tylex

Codeine should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time.

The duration of treatment should be limited to 3 days and if no effective pain relief is achieved the patients/carers should be advised to seek the views of a physician.

ADULTS

• Tylex capsules are given orally. The usual dose is one or two capsules up to 4 times a day at intervals not less than 6 hours. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 240 mg of codeine phosphate (i.e. not more than eight capsules per 24 hours should be taken)

ELDERLY

• A reduced dose may be required.

PAEDIATRIC POPULATION

Children aged 12 years to 18 years: