Description

Co-codamol 30/500mg Tablets

Co-codamol 30/500mg tablets contain 30mg of codeine and 500mg of paracetamol. This combination helps relieve severe pain and acute moderate pain when other painkillers have not provided enough relief. In the UK, the 30/500mg strength is available only on prescription. Read more about our pain relief tablets for related information.

What Is Co-codamol 30/500mg?

Co-codamol combines codeine, an opioid painkiller, with paracetamol. Each tablet contains 30mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg of paracetamol.

Doctors may prescribe this strength when paracetamol or ibuprofen alone have not provided enough relief. Your doctor will consider your symptoms, medical history and other medicines before prescribing treatment.

What Is Co-codamol Use For?

Doctors may prescribe co-codamol for severe pain and acute moderate pain that does not respond adequately to other painkillers.

The NHS explains that the higher strengths, including 30/500mg, are available only on prescription. See NHS information about co-codamol.

How Do You Take Co-codamol 30/500mg?

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Swallow the tablets with water and follow the dose instructions provided with your medicine.

This medicine already contains paracetamol, so do not take other medicines containing paracetamol unless a healthcare professional advises you to do so.

Use it for the shortest period your prescriber recommends because codeine can cause dependence.

Co-codamol 30/500mg Side Effects

This medicine can cause constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness and headaches. Codeine can also cause dependence and withdrawal symptoms, particularly with prolonged use.

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if side effects concern you or do not improve.

Co-codamol Precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical conditions and all medicines you take before starting treatment.

Avoid alcohol because it can increase drowsiness. Do not drive if you feel sleepy, dizzy or less alert.

Do not combine this medicine with other paracetamol-containing products unless a healthcare professional advises you to do so. Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious liver damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Co-codamol 30/500mg prescription-only?

Yes. The 30/500mg strength is available only on prescription in the UK.

What Does This Medicine Contain?

Each tablet contains 30mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg of paracetamol.

Can Co-codamol Cause Dependence?

Yes. Codeine can cause dependence, particularly with prolonged use. Follow your prescriber’s instructions and do not stop long-term treatment suddenly without medical advice.

What Should You Do If You Experience Side Effects?

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you develop concerning, severe or persistent side effects. Seek urgent medical attention for severe breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness or another medical emergency.

Important Information

Co-codamol 30/500mg is a prescription medicine containing codeine and paracetamol. Use it only as directed by your prescriber and read the patient information supplied with your medicine before treatment.

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