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Common supermarket painkillers like Panadeine, Mersyndol and Nurofen Plus will only be available by doctor’s prescription from February 1, 2018 (Photo: Pixabay)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 21, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queenslanders who regularly use over-the-counter codeine medicines for pain relief are being urged to see their GP as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

All codeine-based products \u2013 including Panadeine, Mersyndol and Nurofen Plus \u2013 will be banned from sale without prescription from February 1 next year.<\/p>\n

The Australian Medical Association Queensland (AMAQ) fears some patients may unwittingly have become addicted to the drug and wants all regular users to visit a doctor urgently to discuss their health issues.<\/p>\n

Dr Richard Kidd, chair of AMAQ’s Council of General Practice, said codeine could kill.<\/p>\n

\u201cCodeine can be a dangerous and highly addictive drug, but many people wrongly believe it\u2019s safe because it can be purchased over-the-counter,\u201d Dr Kidd said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is closely related to morphine and can lead to opioid addiction and poisoning if taken often.<\/p>\n

\u201cFortunately, there are safer and more effective alternatives available at pharmacies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf someone feels dependent on codeine they should book a GP appointment today so their condition can be properly diagnosed and treated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Medicine watchdog the Therapeutic Goods Administration ruled the drug should be restricted because of mounting evidence of codeine addiction and poisoning in Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia found codeine toxicity contributed to 1,437 deaths between 2000 and 2013 and was the underlying cause of death in 113 cases.<\/p>\n

Long-term use of codeine products containing paracetamol or ibuprofen can also result in liver damage, internal bleeding, kidney failure and even heart attacks.<\/p>\n

Codeine withdrawal symptoms include head and muscle aches, which cause some patients to revert to taking the drug in greater and more frequent doses believing they are still ill.<\/p>\n

The US, Germany and Japan have already banned over-the-counter sales of codeine and in September Canada\u2019s drug regulator announced it intended to do so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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