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Co Codamol

Paracetamol Comp is the German equivalent of Co-Codamol. It contains 30mg of codeine and 500mg of paracetamol. It is clinically the same as Co-Codamol, Solpadol, Kapake, and Zapain.

Paracetamol Comp 30/500mg
100 Tablets
€129.00
Paracetamol Comp 30/500mg
200 Tablets
€149.00

Orders from outside the EU
If you provide an address from outside the EU, there may be additional costs (import duty, these are not included in the price).

AN ALTERNATIVE PAIN MEDICATION CONTAINING CODEINE IS BRUFEN PLUS WITH 30mg OF CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND 400mg OF IBUPROFEN. CHECK THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS.

ANOTHER PAIN MEDICATION CONTAINING PARACETAMOL/CODEINE IS CODAMIN-P WITH 400mg PARACETAMOL, 15mg CODEINE AND 23mg CAFFEINE. CHECK THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS.

The limit for Co Codamol (Paracetamol Comp) and other medications containing codeine is 200 tablets per household per month. All references to Co-Codamol on this page apply to Paracetamol Comp.

Is this medicine right for me?
Like any medication Co-codamol may not be right you. Only your doctor can decide how best to treat your condition. When considering the right treatment for your condition, the doctor may need to consider not only the condition itself, but also:

  • what other medical conditions you have
  • what other medications you are taking
  • your age and general state of health
  • lifestyle issues especially smoking/drinking alcohol

Co-codamol is typically prescribed for short-term pain conditions that are not relieved by paracetamol or other OTC painkillers alone. Typically, it is used for nerve or muscle pain.

Co-codamol is contraindicated in patients with a history of;

  • liver, prostate or kidney problems
  • chronic breathing problems (especially COPD)
  • low blood pressure or heart arrhythmia
  • inflammatory bowel disorders or blockages
  • epilepsy and other convulsive disorders

Co-codamol should not be used by pregnant women or people with alcohol or drug abuse problems.

Does Co-codamol have side effects?
Like all prescription medications, Co-codamol can have side-effects, and it is not suitable everyone. Side effects can be minor in which case they can usually be disregarded. Or they may be significant requiring you to discontinue the medication to consult a medical professional.

Minor side effect include:

  • constipation
  • nausea
  • dizziness or feeling light-headed

Seek medical help in the event of:

  • skin rash

Co-codamol is a strong prescription painkiller containing two medicines which can both endanger your health if abused. You must strictly follow the doctors guidance when taking these pills. Do not buy Co-codamol if you have ever abused or been addicted to drugs or alcohol.

If you believe you have taken an overdose of Co-codamol, you must immediately contact medical assistance.

One of the two active ingredients in Co-Codamol is codeine. This is an old and trusted medication whose use comes with considerable risk.

Important information about codeine

Codeine (3-methylmorphine) is known as ‘a type of methylated morphine,’ an opiate used for its various properties, including that of analgesic, anti-tussive, anti-diarrheal and anti-hypertensive. In other types of painkilling medications, codeine is present in the form of salts like codeine phosphate and codeine sulfate.

Pharmaceutical codeine is generally synthesized through a ‘semi-synthetic process’ that produces the codeine used in many medications. It can be, however, extracted from natural sources. Although codeine has ‘roots’ as a naturally occurring medication, people can only buy Codeine if they have a prescription for the medication.

How Codeine works

Codeine is a narcotic medication that’s used to relieve moderate pain and suppress coughs. The medication works by binding to the brain’s opioid receptors, which are responsible for transmitting the sensations of pain throughout the brain and to the rest of the body.

This narcotic is known for increasing one’s pain tolerance, something that has the effect of decreasing discomfort within the body. Codeine, however, does cause people to feel drowsy and ‘short of breath,’ due to its sedation-related side effects.

In most cases, Codeine is combined with other painkillers to increase its painkilling effects. It’s often combined with ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen).

Many versions of Codeine combined with other painkillers like Co-Codamol are sold as over-the-counter medications, which is an effective way for people to buy Codeine online without a prescription. However, you can only get the weaker versions. Stronger versions of Co-Codamol aren’t available without a prescription.

Codeine is commonly available as codeine phosphate by itself too. It is prescribed in tablet form, though there are liquid forms of this medication available. Liquid codeine is often administered by a doctor as an injectable medication (15 and 30 mg/ml), unless they instruct the patient to handle their medication on their own. Some forms of liquid Codeine (usually 15 mg/5 ml) are ingestable without having to administer an injection.

Codeine tablets are usually available as 15 mg, 30 mg and 60 mg tablets. Adult patients are usually advised to consume one dose of codeine every four to six hours. This dose commonly applies to most prescribed forms of codeine. Codeine should not be taken with other medications or alcohol, due to the side effects that can occur.

Most patients are advised to take codeine on a short term basis, typically in accordance to their doctor’s instructions. Due to this, people who are finished using Codeine for pain relief should gradually stop using the medication, as it prevents them from developing withdrawal symptoms.

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