IMB to investigate controversial pain killer

Claire O’Sullivan

Tue, 01 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

The IMB said it had no immediate plans to withdraw Distalgesic, which is sold in Britain under the brand name Co-proxamol.

It was revealed yesterday the drug is to be taken off British pharmacy shelves over the next six to 12 months.

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