AAP General News (Australia)
08-06-2008
FED: Nurofen Plus to remain over the counter
A government committee has ruled heavy-duty painkillers containing codeine will remain
available over the counter .. but pack sizes could be reduced to stop drug abuse.
Doctors and pharmacists have welcomed a decision not to reclassify codeine combination
medicines like Nurofen Plus as prescription-only.
There have been mounting claims of serious medical complications among addicted Australians
.. with one online forum suggesting seven thousand people are hooked.
A report released last month has linked high use to serious side-effects .. including
perforated stomach ulcers .. renal failure and death.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration committee says the drug's schedule won't change
.. but it will consider reducing the largest pack sizes down from the 72-tablet packets
currently on sale in pharmacies.
AAP RTV tam/tm/bart
KEYWORD: CODEINE (SYDNEY)
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