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Codeine/paracetamol, also called codeine/acetaminophen and co-codamol, is a compound analgesic, comprising codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Codeine/paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen) alone do not sufficiently relieve symptoms.
Legal status [ edit ] In June 2009, a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted by a narrow margin to advise the FDA to remove Vicodin and another opioid, Percocet , from the market because of "a high likelihood of overdose from prescription narcotics and acetaminophen products". [ 21 ]
Codeine is used to treat mild to moderate pain. [4] It is commonly used to treat post-surgical dental pain. [13]Weak evidence indicates that it is useful in cancer pain, but it may have increased adverse effects, especially constipation, compared to other opioids. [14]
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The first over-the-counter naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose, is starting to come available in retail stores and online. The medicine, with the brand name Narcan, has a suggested ...
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AC&C is available in different formulations containing varying amounts of codeine. Formulations containing 8 mg or less of codeine ("AC&C 8" or "222") are typically available from pharmacies over the counter. A prescription is not required, but the medication must be requested from the pharmacist.
Sold over the counter in drug store. "All formulations contain 500mg of paracetamol per tablet. In the United Kingdom, the 500+15 mg and 500+30 mg tablets are available only with a prescription. " I'm not sure this is true, I was fairly sure solpadiene is 500/30? I'l check and probably report back tomorrow. --TheCooperman 03:04, 23 July 2006 (UTC)