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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.
10 mg dihydrocodeine as co-dydramol 10/500, this is also the preparation to be dispensed if no strength is specified on a prescription. 20 mg dihydrocodeine as co-dydramol 20/500 (e.g. branded products Paracod 500/20 and Remedeine). 30 mg dihydrocodeine as co-dydramol 30/500 (e.g. branded products Paracod 500/30 and Remedeine Forte).
Codeine is marketed as both a single-ingredient drug and in combination preparations with paracetamol (as co-codamol: e.g., brands Paracod, Panadeine, and the Tylenol-with-codeine series, including Tylenol 3 and 1, 2, and 4); with aspirin (as co-codaprin); or with ibuprofen (as Nurofen Plus).
The onset of analgesia is about 20 to 30 minutes with a duration of 4 to 8 hours and t 1/2 of 3 to 4 hours. [15] Maximum serum levels are achieved at 1.3 hours. [1] Metabolism/excretion: It is metabolized to norhydrocodone by cytochrome P450 3A4 and to hydromorphone, also biologically active, by cytochrome P450 2D6.
solpadeine is not 30/500. this user probably is thinking of Solpadol, which are 30/500 and prescription only. -mikes, 19:13, 25th June 2008 (UTC) Actually, I dunno what the page said when you posted this, but what it says when I look at it is "Formulations contain from 300 mg to 1000 mg (1 gram) of paracetamol per tablet.
Some references state that the analgesic action of hydrocodone begins in 20–30 minutes and lasts about 4–8 hours. [28] The manufacturer's information says onset of action is about 10–30 minutes and duration is about 4–6 hours. [29] Recommended dosing interval is 4–6 hours. Hydrocodone reaches peak serum levels after 1.3 hours. [30]
Co-codaprin tablets are used for mild to moderate pain. ... contains 30 mg codeine; 293 - contains 60 mg codeine; See also. Co-dydramol; Co-codamol; Co-proxamol ...
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