Generic Name
Co-codamol (codeine And Paracetamol)Packs Price
- Tab 15/500 mg (028951): 10x10: 229.50: 270.00
Paracodeine
Therapeutic Group
OpioidsIndication Dosage
Mild To Moderate Pain:
- Adult: 8/500-16/1000 Mg Every 4-6 Hours As Required; Maximum 64/4000 Mg Per Day; Alternatively, 15/500-30/1000 Mg Every 4-6 Hours As Required; Maximum 120/4000 Mg Per Day
Severe Pain (using Co-codamol 30/500 Preparations Only):
- Adult: 30/500-60/1000 Mg Every 4-6 Hours As Required; Maximum 240/4000 Mg Per Day
Content
- Tab 15mg /500mg: Codeine 15mg, Paracetamol 500mg.
- Tab 30mg /500mg: Codeine 30mg, Paracetamol 500mg.
- Tab 8mg /500mg: Codeine 8mg, Paracetamol 500mg.
- Tab 10mg /500mg: Codeine 10mg, Paracetamol 500mg.
Pregnancy
Risk Of Respiratory Depression And Withdrawal Symptoms In The Neonate, Risk Of Gastric Stasis And Inhalation Pneumonia In The Mother If Opioid Analgesics Are Used During Labour And Delivery
Stability
- Analgesic
- Opioid
Contra Indications
- Acute Ulcerative Colitis, Abdominal Distention, Conditions Where Inhibition Of Peristalsis Should Be Avoided, Known Ultra-rapid Codeine Metabolisers, Respiratory Depression, Obstructed Airways, Acute Alcoholism, Head Injury, Raised Intra Cranial Pressure, Biliary Tract Surgery.
Precautions
- Acute Ulcerative Colitis, Abdominal Distention, Conditions Where Inhibition Of Peristalsis Should Be Avoided, Known Ultra-rapid Codeine Metabolisers, Respiratory Depression, Obstructed Airways, Acute Alcoholism, Head Injury, Raised Intra Cranial Pressure, Biliary Tract Surgery.
Lactation
- Not Recommended
Side Effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Anorexia
- Blood Disorders
- Depression
- Hypothermia
- Leucopenia
- Malaise
- Muscle Fasciculation
- Neutropenia
- Pancreatitis
- Seizures
- Thrombocytopenia
- Dependence
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Dry Mouth
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Blurred Vision
- Confusion
- Urinary Retention.
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif