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14 Nov 2006
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STOPAYNE
Hi, I am hoping you can clear up an issue for me.
My daughter(15months) often gets fevers exceeding 39 degrees. We have the infant suppositories but have been advised to give her stopayne...especially during teething. My pharmacist as well as paediatrician, and other mothers have all suggested it. However i read an entry by the paediatrician on this site and he stated that Stopayne should not be used at all as it contains codeine....PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CONFLICTING ADVISE.
Thank you
My daughter(15months) often gets fevers exceeding 39 degrees. We have the infant suppositories but have been advised to give her stopayne...especially during teething. My pharmacist as well as paediatrician, and other mothers have all suggested it. However i read an entry by the paediatrician on this site and he stated that Stopayne should not be used at all as it contains codeine....PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CONFLICTING ADVISE.
Thank you
Pharmacist
For teething applying an antihistamine syrup to the gums in combination with a product for fever such as paracetamol or mefenamic acid (ponstan) may help a lot if you're scared of codein. I doubt codein, specially if used at recommended dosages, will cause addiction. It may however cause constipation.
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