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Co codamol Effervescent Tablets are prescribed for the mild to severe short-term pain treatment that is not relieved by painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. One can use this medicine easily on its own or in combination with other painkillers. The usual dosage is 1-2 tablets every four hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Pain is an unpleasant sensation that appears in the human body due to various reasons, sprains, other injuries, disruption of internal organs' functioning, etc. For all these pains, we have different painkillers that act differently on our bodies. One such drug is Co-codamol; let us know more about it.

Co-codamol and its usage?

Co-codamol is referred to as drugs - analgesics and antipyretics, in combination with psycholeptics. One tablet effervescent contains 500 mg of Paracetamol and 30 mg of codeine phosphate. The drug contains sodium, sorbitol, aspartame, and sodium benzoate. The main active ingredients are Paracetamol and codeine. The drug goes on sale in tablet form, 500 mg of Paracetamol, and 8 mg of codeine in 1 tablet.

The specified pharmaceutical preparation is used for the symptomatic treatment of pain and increased body temperature of mild and moderate severity and suppressing the cough reflex.

In particular, it is used in the treatment of

  • SARS and flu-like conditions, characterized by muscle pain and hyperthermia
  • Patients with a complaint of arthralgia, migraine
  • It can be recommended in pains like toothache, headache,
  • Also given can be given in cough pains.

How does co-codamol work?

Co-codamol is a pain reliever containing two analgesic active substances: Paracetamol, an antipyretic effect, and codeine phosphate, an opioid analgesic. Combining two active substances causes a stronger and longer analgesic effect than the action of each of these ingredients separately.

Non-salicylate analgesic, Paracetamol introduces analgesia by increasing the pain frequency with antipyresis through action on the hypothalamic heat regulation. Codeine is an opioid and antitussive analgesic, the main effects on the central nervous system. This active principle is similar to morphine in having analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrheal actions.

What can be the adverse side effects?

Like all drugs, Co-codamol can have harmful adverse effects, although not with everyone.

Some can be serious, and you may need medical attention if you get some of the co-codamol side effects.

Linked to the presence of codeine

  • some patient may have effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting,
  • Drowsiness, one can see dizziness in some patients.
  • Breathing disorders or difficulty breathing is noticed in some patients.
  • Hypersensitivity reactions (itching, hives, rashes extended) is likely to be seen in some patients.
  • Acute abdominal pain, particularly in surgical patients' gallbladder.
  • Prolonged use of codeine can lead to a state of dependence. In the event of prolonged treatment, abrupt stopping of this medication may lead to a withdrawal syndrome.

Linked to the presence of Paracetamol

In rare cases, a rash or redness of the skin or an allergic reaction may occur, which may manifest as sudden swelling of the face and neck or sudden discomfort with a drop in blood pressure. You must stop treatment immediately, tell your doctor, and never take medicines containing Paracetamol again.

The right dosage of Co-Codamol tablets?

The adequate dosage is in the form of effervescent tablets for oral use. You should not exceed the recommended doses as it will not increase the effectiveness of the drug and possibly harm your health and life.

The Co-codamol dosage is given to adults and children above 12 and weigh more than 33kgs.

You can take one tablet by dissolving it into water or taking it with a glass of water. Do not chew the tablet. It is recommended for adults to use 1-3 tablets in a day with a gap of 7-8 hours. The starting dose should be mild and halved, and subsequently, the dosage will be increased as the patient gains tolerance.

In the case of renal and liver impaired patients, the daily dose must not exceed 3 g of Paracetamol, and it is advised to reduce the dosage of codeine. The dose depends on the weight for children, and the maximum dosage given is 60mg/kg body weight in parts. Children with a weight of 33-50kg can have one tablet at a time, and a maximum of 3 tablets in a day is advisable.

What is the duration of co-codamol treatment?

The treating doctor decides the duration of the treatment, and it depends on the patient's health. It is recommended that the treatment should not exceed more than three weeks. In the case of liver and kidney dysfunction and congenital increased bilirubin levels in the blood (Gilbert syndrome or Meulengracht disease), the dose must be reduced or the interval between doses increased.

  • Overdosing of co-codamol tablets can cause severe liver damage.
  • Symptoms of overdose include vomiting, nausea, paleness, and abdominal pain.
  • Symptoms of codeine overdose include slow breathing and a coma.
  • Codeine in single doses over 60 mg can increase muscle tone tension (muscle tone) in the smooth muscles.

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Contraneural Paracetamol / Codeine is too strong or too weak.

What are the benefits associated with Co-codamol tablets?

Co-Codamol preparation is used to treat moderate and severe pain that does not go away with peripheral painkillers, but this drug is not effective in treating phantom, neurogenic treatment. The preparation is indicated for the pain of various origins of moderate or high intensity (headaches, dysmenorrhea, pain after tooth extraction, osteoarticular pain, also post-traumatic, traumatic soft tissue pain).

Co-codamol is indicated in children over 12 years of age and weight over 30 kg to treat acute moderate pain that is not relieved by Paracetamol alone or by other monotherapy pain relievers such as ibuprofen.

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Last Reviewed: 10th July 2024
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FAQ - Co-codamol 30/500mg

Taking too much co-codamol, 30 500 can lead to adverse effects, which can be fatal. It includes the risk of liver damage, acute hepatitis. Overdosage after ingestion of 7.5 g or more Paracetamol for adults or 140 mg/kg body weight in children causes cytolytic hepatitis, which may cause complete and irreversible necrosis, manifested by hepatic failure, metabolic acidosis, and hepatic encephalopathy, which can lead to coma or death.
The treatment should be done instantly as follows in the case of a co-codamol overdose.

  • Treatment of paracetamol poisoning must take place in an intensive care hospital.
  • In any case of taking Paracetamol in a dose of 5 g or more at one time, vomiting must be induced if it is not more than an hour after consumption, and contact a doctor immediately. It is recommended to administer 60-100 g of activated charcoal orally, preferably mixed with water.

Adverse reactions should be instantly reported to the doctor.

Co-codamol 30 500 should not be used in children under 12 years of age due to the risk of opioid toxicity associated with the variable and unpredictable metabolism of codeine to morphine.

For children above 12 years and weight ranging between 33-50kg, the recommended dose is one tablet every 6-7 hours; one should consume no more than three tablets in 24 hours. In emergencies and severe pain, four tablets in 24 hours can be recommended under doctor’s care. For adolescents weighing more than 50 kg a tablet at a time and if necessary, the dosage can be repeated but not more frequently than every 6 hours. However, in case of severe pain, your dosage can be modified by the physician.

In particular, you should monitor the child's consciousness (contact with the environment): before administration, you should check the child for excessive or abnormal sleepiness.

If you think of a baby or pregnancy also lactating women, you should avoid the co-codamol30 500 tablets. The drug is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy. During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, single doses of the drug can be used only when necessary.

Codeine should be avoided while breastfeeding. Codeine and morphine are excreted in human milk.

This drug may impair psychophysical fitness, and therefore, while taking it, you should not drive or operate any machinery. You may feel drowsy and tired and not be able to give your 100 percent to any work. Paracetamol taken alone can be used before driving. However, if it contains an additional ingredient in the form of codeine (a morphine derivative), then, driver, you have at least an orange light! This compound may potentiate the effects of a popular pain reliever. Sometimes it causes concentration disorders and even heart rhythm disturbances, so be careful. Codeine, like dextromethorphan, is found primarily in antitussive drugs. And it would help if you also were careful with these preparations.

Taking Co-codamol 30 500 tablets for a long time treat and in higher therapeutic doses are associated with the risk of addiction and withdrawal symptoms following abrupt discontinuation of the drug. Withdrawal symptoms can occur in the treated person or a newborn born to a codeine dependent mother. It is advised to keep the treatment short and take only when necessary.

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