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Codeine Addiction Treatment

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Codeine overuse and dependency are common problems in many countries, but help and treatment have previously been minimal.

Codeine containing products can be prescribed by doctors or bought over the counter.

Common Over the Counter Medications containing codeine Commonly Prescribed Codeine Medications Who are we? Advantages of treatment Barriers to seeking help What's the treatment process?

Common Over the Counter Medications containing codeine:

Solpadeine

Nurofen Plus

Maxilief

Commonly Prescribed Codeine Medications:

Solpadeine

Solpadol

Tylex

Codipar

Who are we?

GP community-based doctor and nurse team

Qualifications in addiction care through the Irish College of General Practice.

Over 20 years of experience in addiction treatment

Community-based GP-ledd primary care clinics

Three current clinics in counties Cavan and Monaghan

Medication is available through our supportive community pharmacy network

Advantages of treatment

Barriers to seeking help

Not aware of the treatment option

Not aware that I have a problem with addiction

I feel fine, and tablets let me live a normal life

I didn’t know the tablets could be causing any harm

Embarrassed that I cannot stop the tablets

What's the treatment process?

People may start using small amounts of codeine containing medication for pain relief, but for some, this increases to regular daily use. Most people do not know that codeine can be addictive and only realise this when they try and struggle to stop taking the tablets.

Stopping codeine medication can be difficult for some people.

Many codeine based tablets contain other pain-relieving medicines. Overuse of these medicines could cause damage to your Kidneys (Ibuprofen) or Liver (Paracetamol).

We have a new medical treatment in Ireland to help people stop taking codeine.

We are working with GPs and Pharmacists to offer access, advice and treatment to people who are struggling to stop using codeine.

We are here to help!

You now have a choice to stop using codeine tablets with our help