Medication Information

Panadeine Forte or Tramadol

  • Used for severe to moderate pain.
  • Potential side effects - nausea, vomiting, constipation, alteration in alertness.
  • Can interfere with alcohol.
  • These analgesics are very similar in their action and you may be prescribed one OR the other NOT both.
  • The recommended dose is X2 tablets 4-6 Hourly , This is only used up to 6 weeks following surgery.

Endone

  • A moderate to strong analgesic used short term following surgery.
  • Potential side effects - nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness/confusion.
  • Can interfere with some Beta blockers.  Can interfere with some antidepressant medication.
  • Do not take with alcohol.

Digesic/ Capadex

  • An analgesia used for mild to moderate pain .
  • Potential side effects- nausea, vomiting . It is usually prescribed to be taken 4-6 hourly 3-4 times a day .

Nurofen

  • Used for temporary relief for minor pain.
  • Potential side effects - stomach ulceration (Must be taken with food)
  • Can interfere with Beta blockers, Digoxin.
  • Asthmatics should not take this medication.

These analgesics are usually used short term. Panadol / Panadeine should be sufficient during the longer recovery period

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