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About Nigel Simmons
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I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?

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Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.

 
   

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Topic: Pharmacy



Expert: Nigel Simmons
Date: 2/6/2008
Subject: Pill Identification

Question
Please help me identify this pill, the bottom half is white with nothing labeled on it, and the top half is yellow with the letter "A" printed on top followed by the numbers "138" right below it.

Answer
Shanto

I cannot be 100% certain on this product because I believe the original manufacturer (Amide Pharmaceutical Inc) has now been taken over by another company. However, I think this is a good match to what you describe:

Imprint Code: A138
Drug/Strength/Manufacturer: Carisoprodol 200mg / Aspirin 325mg / Codeine Phosphate 16mg - Soma Compound w/ Codeine - Amide
Description: Yellow and White - Round - Tablet

If so, it is a generic (unbranded) equivalent of Soma Compound with Codeine. The full composition is as above.

The capsule can safely be disposed of.

I hope this helps.

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