Dangers from codeine-containing medicines were not being spelled out clearly enough in the packaging, a new report claims.
READ MORE: Ireland weather: Urgent ‘thunder hail’ warning before Met Eireann forecast takes dramatic turn The report said this was a “new concern” that had not been properly reflected in product information for codeine and ibuprofen combination drugs. It said the condition appeared in patients where there was “prolonged chronic abuse”.
In one case, a woman had been taking up to 32 tablets almost every day for two months before developing severe renal issues. Another case detailed a woman who had taken 40 codeine combination pills daily for five weeks to try to deal with migraines. And there where were cases of intentional overdose, accidental overdose, and intentional misuse. The report said it was of note that many of those who were becoming ill were relatively young and “without significant comorbidity” – an illness that would otherwise explain their poor state of health.
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