| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Codeine | Opiate Analgesic |
| Paracetamol | Anilide Analgesic |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | ? |
| ATC code | N02BE51 |
| PubChem | ? |
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| Legal status | |
| Routes | Oral |
Co-codamol (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a compound analgesic, a combination of codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol tablets are used for the relief of mild/moderate (or in the case of 30/500mg - severe) pain.
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Formulations
Four strengths are available:
- 8 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet
- 12.8 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet
- 15 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet*
- 30 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet (available in capsules as Tylex, available in tablets/caplets as Solpadol, Kapake and Zapain).
Formulations contain from 300 mg to 1000 mg of paracetamol per tablet[1]. In the United Kingdom the 15/500 and 30/500 tablets are available only with a prescription, and the 8/500 12.8/500 strength is available over the counter. This is also the case in Australia, however 15/500 tablets in packs of 12 or less are Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only Medicine). Manufacturer directions state not to exceed more than the recommended dosage of two tablets every four hours, and no more than eight in a 24 hour period, also it is recommended not to take more than 2 at any one time. Other drugs containing paracetamol should be avoided.
In the United States and Canada, Tylenol produces tablets containing 8, 15, and 30 milligrams, named Tylenol No.1, 2, and 3, respectively. There is also a Tylenol 4 containing 60 mg of codeine. All tablets contain 300 mg of paracetamol. No Tylenol with codeine products in the U.S. contain caffeine. In Canadian preparations of Tylenol #1, #2 and #3 all contain 15 mg caffeine.
Co-codamol is marketed in the United States and Canada as Tylenol 3 with Codeine or under the generic name "Atasol Codeine", in the UK as both Solpadeine and Solpadol and in Australia as Panadeine, Panadeine 15 and Panadeine Forte. Co-codamol is sold as "Paralgin Forte" and "Pinex Forte" in Norway
Side effects
Side effects can include: constipation, skin rashes, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, hypersensitivity reaction, fainting (syncope or near syncope), nausea and/or vomiting, confusion, loss of short-term memory, drowsiness, changes in blood, allergic reactions, euphoria, dysphoria, abdominal pain, pruritus (itching), easy bruising, bleeding gums, and addiction.
Genetic differences between people gives rise to differing rates of metabolism of codeine to morphine. In about 5% of people this may happen particularly fast, leading to higher levels of morphine being passed through breast milk in amounts potentially able to cause fatal respiratory depression of a breastfed baby.[2]
References
- ^ Tylenol with Codeine, from Drugs.com
- ^ CTV News, Codeine use while breastfeeding may be dangerous, Wed. Aug. 20 2008 9:42 PM ET
See also
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