Volume Nine Issue One 2017


The Voice of Scottish Pharmacy Pharmacist SCOTTISH


COMPLETING THE PICTURE IN OTC PAIN MANAGEMENT


INSIDE ACCESS TO ✓


Strong pain relief1 Clinically proven to provide over 30% more pain relief than either ingredient alone*


✓ No addictive actives


Gets to work fast1 Faster onset of action than the maximum OTC dose of ibuprofen alone**


Available in pack sizes of 16 and 32


For more information and to access CPD training visit www.combogesichcp.co.uk


*Compared with the maximum OTC doses of standard paracetamol 1000mg and standard ibuprofen 200/400mg. **Compared with the maximum OTC doses of standard ibuprofen 200/400mg. ***Compared with interspersing separate doses of standard paracetamol and ibuprofen. Reference 1. Merry A. et al. AFT-MX-1. Department of Anaesthiology, University of Auckland, New Zealand 2008.


Combogesic 500mg/150mg fi lm coated tablets Presentation: A white capsule with break line on one side and plain on the other side containing Paracetamol 500 mg and Ibuprofen 150 mg. Indications: For temporary relief of pain associated with: headache, migraine, backache, period pain, dental pain, muscular pain, cold and fl u symptoms, sore throat and fever.


Paracetamol


DOUBLE ACTION


Legal Category: P. MA Number: PL00240/0383. MA Holder: Thornton & Ross Limited, Linthwaite, Huddersfi eld, HD7 5QH. Date of preparation: 30.08.2016 – V01.


Information about this product, including adverse reactions,


precautions, contra-indications, and the method of use can be found at www.medicines.org.uk


Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Adverse events should also be reported to Medical Information on 0870 851 0207.


Ibuprofen Scottish ✓


MEDICINES REVIEW PUBLISHED


Simpler dosage Up to 2 tablets 3 times a day means less risk of under/over dosing***


HEPATITIS C


Pharmacist


REWARDING EXCELLENCE


Strong, fast acting pain relief 4301 Combo Pharm in Focus 130x188 Ad.indd 1 15/12/2016 10:19


AWARDS FINALISTS REVEALED


BRAND NEW


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