Almus Ibuprofen Codeine 200mg/12.8mg Tablets (Pack of 24)

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Almus Ibuprofen Codeine 200mg/12.8mg Tablets (Pack of 24)

How old are you? 18 or over Under 18

Codeine-containing painkillers are not supplied to under-18s through this service.

Who is this medicine for? Myself Someone else

For safety, codeine-containing medicines can only be supplied to the verified account holder for their own use - they cannot be bought on behalf of someone else.

What is your biological sex?

We ask because it affects some safety checks (for example pregnancy).

Female Male

What are you using this medicine for? Short-term, acute pain (e.g. headache, dental, period, muscular) Long-term or ongoing pain

OTC codeine is for short-term acute pain only and is not suitable for long-term pain. Please speak to your GP.

This medicine is for short-term pain not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. Have you already tried one of those? Yes No

Have you used this or another codeine or opioid painkiller (for example dihydrocodeine) in the last few weeks?

We ask to help prevent dependence, which can develop quickly with these medicines.

No Yes, once or occasionally Yes, regularly or most days

Regular or repeated use of OTC codeine can cause dependence. A pharmacist will review this before supply.

Have you taken an over-the-counter codeine medicine for longer than three days in a row recently? No Yes

These medicines should not be used for more than three days without medical advice, because of the risk of dependence.

Have you ever had a problem with dependence on painkillers, other medicines, or other substances? No Yes

Are you allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs)? No Yes

This product contains ibuprofen, so we cannot supply it if you are allergic to anti-inflammatory painkillers.

Do you have, or have you ever had, a stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding, or ongoing indigestion? No Yes

Ibuprofen can irritate the stomach and is not suitable if you have had ulcers or bleeding.

Do you have asthma that is made worse by anti-inflammatory painkillers? No Yes

Do you have heart failure, kidney problems, or high blood pressure? No, none of these Yes

Anti-inflammatory painkillers can affect the heart, kidneys and blood pressure. A pharmacist will review this.

Are you pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding? No Yes

This medicine is not suitable in pregnancy (especially the last 3 months). A pharmacist will review this.

Are you taking any other medicines that cause drowsiness, sedatives, sleeping tablets, or other opioid painkillers? No Yes

Do you understand that this medicine can be addictive, should be used for no more than three days, can irritate the stomach, and that you should see your doctor if pain continues? Yes, I understand No