Co-codamol
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| Paracetamol | Anilide analgesic |
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Codeine/acetaminophen or co-codamol (BAN) is a compound analgesic consisting of a combination of codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol tablets are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, aspirin or naproxen alone do not sufficiently relieve a patient's symptoms, or where their use is ill-advised.
Co-codamol is marketed under various brand names in addition to the generic name.
Seven strengths are available:
Combination products containing codeine are available over the counter only in United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Israel, Latvia, Estonia and Costa Rica and Spain
In the United Kingdom and Ireland the 15/500 and 30/500 tablets are available only with a prescription, although the 8/500 and 12.8/500 strengths are available over-the-counter. In Australia the 30/500 tablets are available only with a prescription, and the 10/500 and 15/500 tablets are Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only Medicine). Manufacturer directions state not to exceed more than the recommended dosage of two tablets every four hours with a maximum of eight (8 × 500 mg) over a 24-hour period and no more than two (2 × 500 mg) at any one time. Other drugs containing paracetamol must be avoided unless otherwise directed by a physician or pharmacist, excessive amounts of paracetamol can lead to serious liver damage, see Paracetamol toxicity.
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