Further information only for patients currently treated with Oxypro tablets
What is Oxypro and what is it used for?
Oxypro® is a strong acting painkiller (analgesic) and belongs to the group of opioids.
Oxypro is used to treat severe pain, which can be adequately managed only with opioid painkillers. Oxypro is licenced for use in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.
You should talk to your doctor before taking Oxypro. It is best to speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the medicine you are taking.
The information on this website is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, or for the package leaflet that comes with your medicine which should be read separately.
Oxypro contains opioid which can cause addiction.
Opening Instructions
Oxypro prolonged release tablets are in child-resistant packaging. The prolonged release tablets cannot be pressed out of the blister. Please observe the instructions in the video below when opening the blister. Please view this video in full screen mode.
Useful Resources
Ridge Pharma Ltd has not reviewed all of the websites linked to its Ridge Pharma Ltd Patient Support website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Ridge Pharma Ltd of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user’s own risk.
- Versus Arthritis www.versusarthritis.org
- Cancer Research UK www.cancerresearchuk.org
- Pain UK www.painuk.org
- Pain Toolkit www.paintoolkit.org
Oxypro patient information package leaflets
The links below will take you to the product information leaflets.
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Side effects
Please refer to the Oxypro package leaflet for a full list of side effects.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
The information on this website is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
