MHRA Issues Warning on Co-codamol Tablets

More than 39,000 packets of a painkiller drug manufactured by Wockhardt in Britain are reported to be of stronger strengths than displayed on the labels, the British drug regulatory agency said.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) revealed that a 40,000-packets strong batch of Co-codamol, a painkiller drug that contains both paracetamol and codeine, may be stronger than the strengths displayed on the labels.

Back Pain - Backache - Workplace - Prevention - Exercises
Understanding the basics about our back and our posture is very important in preventing back pain and improving workplace productivity.

The agency revealed that some of the 8mg/500mg packs may actually have 30mg/500mg tablets, leading to fears of overdosing of the drug among unsuspecting users. The MHRA has said that people who find the faulty packets can return it to their pharmacist and ask for replacement.

“If you have a packet of the affected medicine, return it to your pharmacist who will replace it. If you think you have taken the wrong strength tablet, and in the unlikely event that you feel unwell, speak to your pharmacist or GP promptly”, MHRA Head of Defective Medicines Report Centre, Ian Holloway said.

Source-Medindia

Cancer Pain - Causes - Effects - Assessment - Treatment - FAQs - Video
Every 1 out of 3 people undergoing cancer treatment experiences pain.

Symptoms of Abdominal Pain - Causes Frequently Asked Questions
Abdominal pain occurs due to multiple causes. Pain due to obstruction in the small intestine appears around or above the umbilicus or belly button. Type of abdominal pain may vary from mild to severe.

Chest pain – Causes – Risk Factors – Symptoms – Diagnosis – Treatment
Ask any one who has experienced intense chest pain and they will vouch for the fact that it was the most frightening experience of their life!