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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.
[7] [8] It is not available in the United Kingdom, [9] though the combination codeine/paracetamol (co-codamol) is. [10] It is sold under the brand names Vicodin and Norco among others. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
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]
OTC Bayer medication with child-resistant packaging (cap) and tamper-resistant carton and innerseal Photo of the packaging of four medicines dispensed in the United Kingdom showing their Product Licence Numbers and symbols denoting if they are Prescription Only Medicine (POM) or Pharmacy Medicine (P), or lacking either, denoting General Sales List (GSL).
In 2016 it was the second biggest selling branded over-the-counter medication sold in Great Britain, with sales of £66.3 million. [3] Calpol also comes in a form containing ibuprofen, marketed under the name Calprofen. Calpol Night, a product containing paracetamol and an antihistamine, was listed for use from 2+ months. However, this was ...
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.
The range was previously made by GlaxoSmithKline, which sold its portfolio of over-the-counter drugs to Omega Pharma in 2012. [2] In the United Kingdom there are four different medicines using the Solpadeine name, with different active ingredients. The range includes: Solpadeine Headache, containing paracetamol with caffeine
Co-codamol is only a British name, in the rest of the world this is kown by its full names of Paracetamol and Codeine. Should brandnames for non British products (eg Panadeine, from Australia) direct here? It would make more sense for a page detailing the common analgesic combo paracetamol with codeine, and have co-codamol redirect there