Co-codamol is a brand name for a pain reliever that combines two major ingredients: paracetamol and codeine phosphate. Paracetamol is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, and for reducing fever. Codeine is an opioid, which mimics the effect of endorphins, which are naturally occurring pain-reducing chemicals, and helps program them to relieve your pain. You should not take more than two tablets at one time.
Some side effects of Co-codamol may include dizziness, light-headedness, feeling, faint, sleepiness, nausea or vomiting, vision disturbance, unusual tiredness or weakness, insomnia, constipation, stomach cramps, painful urination, redness or swelling at the place of injection, nightmares, a false sense of well-being, dry mouth, headache, or malaise. You may also experience the less common side effects of dark urine, bloody, black or tarry stools, white spots on lips or mouth, sore throat, pain in your lower back or side, jaundice, irregular heartbeat, restlessness, tremor or uncontrolled movements, sweating, irregular breathing, facial swelling, ringing in the ears, flushing, depression or mood swings, pale stools, or hallucinations. Taking too much Co-codamol can be dangerous, and you should get emergency help immediately if you experience cold or clammy skin, severe weakness, confusion, slow heartbeat, severe drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, low blood pressure, liver or kidney damage, or severe restlessness or nervousness.
Some medical problems may affect the way you use Co-codamol. Be sure to inform your doctor if you have a history of alcohol abuse or drug addiction, alcoholic liver disease, emotional problems, brain diseases or head injuries, lung diseases such as emphysema, enlarged prostate, asthma, epilepsy, low blood pressure, gallstones, colitis, heart disease, kidney or liver disease or a history of convulsions. If you have an under active thyroid, your chances are increased of having serious side effects. If you stop taking Co-codamol suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, including sweating, nausea, runny nose, severe fatigue, vomiting, pain, and depression.
There have been no conclusive studies done on whether or not analgesics such as Co-codamol are harmful to a pregnancy or to a developing fetus. Animal studies have shown that these medications can produce defects in animals, but only at very high rates of dosage. However, it is known that taking too much Co-codamol during pregnancy can cause the baby to born with an addiction to this medication, and if it is taken for pain relief during delivery, the baby might be born with breathing problems. Most drugs of this class do not cause problems for breastfeeding, unless the mother is taking large amounts, in which case the nursing baby might become addicted. If Co-codamol is given to children under the age of two, it may cause breathing problems. Other children may react with increased excitement or restlessness. Studies show that children should not be given extended-release Co-codamol tablets, and it should not be used at all in children under12. Elderly patients also show an increased sensitivity to the ingredients in Co-codamol, especially breathing problems, and should be closely monitored for adverse effects.
Co-codamol has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of co-codamol is C8H9NO2
• Chemical IUPAC Name is N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
• Molecular weight is 151.163 g/mol
• Co-codamol available : 500mg tablets
Generic name: Acetaminophen
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Review published on: 24 May 2008
 Your Co-codamol review
| .: Add date: 2009-02-24 05:44:08 |
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they are very good pain relievers,but can be addictive.if taken over any length of time
Added by Mary Norcott
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| .: Add date: 2009-06-17 10:08:44 |
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I have severe pain and take co-codomol only when I cannot stand the pain any longer. I have osteoporosis and have 4 thoracic fractures. I find the side effects i have are blurred vision, constipation, lightheadedness and infrequency in passing urine. I am 78yrs old and have a heart condition, TIA's and a very sensitive stomach which seems to re-act to this drug by giving me severe stomach pain and lack of appetite. I would welcome any information which could suggest another pain killer which has not the side effects this drug gives me.
Added by M.landy
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| .: Add date: 2009-07-12 01:29:05 |
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They are helping me, a little light headed, I am taking Co Codamol 30/500, Is it ok to take them as and when I need them or should they be taken regualy
Added by penny
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| .: Add date: 2009-08-03 00:51:06 |
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im not a doctor and i stronglz recommend you consult one,
but from what i know codamol is one of the strongest out there..
you can try I-Brufen or the much weaker panadol and panadol Extra.
Pandol has the same chemical that relives the pain that is present in Co-codamol, which is paracetamol, a successfull pain relifer, Panadol Extra has some caffeine(like in coffee) with the paracetamol which is good if you wanna take it before work or sthng..
Brufen has another chemical but almost from the same family of analegstic as Paracetmol.
Ofcourse doses differ, search more about doses and take care about it, form me i take almost 300 mg per tablet, and only 2 or 3 tablets per day, and please please consult a doctor and take my information as a general knowledge not a formal prescription.
I am not a doctor, please consult your doctor about it.
Added by Badr
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| .: Add date: 2009-12-10 13:47:53 |
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I was prescribed 30/500 cocodamol because my contraceptive pill gaveme headaches. I began taking two at a time and soon liked the feeling that much I was out of it all day. I felt like I needed to take them and began to panic when I ran low, even when I had headache and even though they made me feel sick. I have not taken any now for two months but people need to be aware how addictive they can be.
Added by Katie
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| .: Add date: 2009-12-22 23:58:07 |
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I take two 30/500mg for migrane which works for me brilliantly, however, I would not trust myself to drive on them. Also, I have noticed my mood swings from extreamly sleepy to quite aggressive when they wear off. My memory is also affected when taking these. They are very dangerous if not taken with care!!
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