How to take it

this medicine Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet. Dissolve the tablets in a glass of water and then drink the solution. Age How many How often Every 4 to 6 hours, if you Adults over 18 years Two dissolved in water need to, up to 4 times in 24 hours. Don't take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children aged 16 to 18 years One or two dissolved in Every 6 hours, if you need water to, up to 4 times in 24 hours. Don't take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours Children aged 12 years to 15 One dissolved in water Every 6 hours, if you need to, up to 4 times in 24 hours. years Don't take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. Don't take more often than every 4 hours Do not take for more than 3 days. If you need to use this medicine for more than 3 days you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not give to children under 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems. Do not take more than the amount recommended in the table. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. ! If you take too many tablets: Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.

Possible withdrawal effects when stopping treatment This medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. When you stop taking it you may get withdrawal symptoms. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you think you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

4. Possible side effects

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Most people will not have problems, but some people may have side effects when taking this medicine. If you have any unwanted side effects you should seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once: Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions) Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. This may include peel ing, blistering and lesions of the skin. Severe stomach pain, which may reach through to the back. This may be a sign of pancreatitis, which is very rare. If you get any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor: Constipation, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upset Drowsiness, dizziness, feeling light headed, headache – do not drive or use machines if you feel drowsy or dizzy Difficulty in passing urine Confusion, nervousness, irritability Feeling shaky or shaking, fast heart rate Difficulty sleeping Other allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash) Unusual bruising, or infections such as sore throats – this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood.

Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any

Possible side effects

not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

! How do I know if I am addicted? If you take the medicine according to the instructions on the pack it is unlikely that you will become addicted to the medicine. However, if the following apply to you it is important that you talk to your doctor:

• You need to take the medicine for longer periods of time
• You need to take more than the recommended amount
• When you stop taking the medicine you feel very unwell but you feel better if you start taking the medicine again

How to store it

this medicine Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package to help protect from moisture. Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

6. What is in this medicine Each effervescent tablet contains Caffeine 30 mg, Codeine Phosphate 8 mg, Paracetamol 500 mg which are the active ingredients. As well as the active ingredients, the tablets also contain sorbitol (E420), saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium laurilsulfate, citric acid anhydrous, sodium carbonate, dimeticone. This pack contains 32 flat white tablets with bevelled edges, plain on one side, scored on the other side.

Who makes this medicine Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by A. Nattermann & Cie. GmbH, Nattermannallee 1, 50829 Cologne, Germany. Marketing Authorisation held by Zentiva Pharma UK Limited, 12 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1JP, UK Leaflet prepared May 2021 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA Artwork reference: WBA1441 R0