Co Codamol

Co-codamol is a combination painkiller, containing codeine and paracetamol.

Codeine is classed as an opiate painkiller (also called opiates or opioids) that reduces the sensation of pain by affecting chemicals in your brain and nervous system.

Paracetamol works by blocking nerves that carry the pain impulse to your brain.

Please read the printed information leaflet inside the pack for full details of how to take this treatment.

If any of the following apply to you, co-codamol may not be suitable for you, or you may have to take extra care while taking it:

• You are pregnant or breast-feeding
• You are elderly
• You have an allergy or sensitivity to codeine or paracetamol
• You have liver or kidney problems
• You have bowel or prostate problems
• You have a respiratory condition such as asthma or COPD
• You have thyroid or adrenal gland problems
• You have or have had an addiction to drugs or alcohol
• You have had a recent head injury

For more information on whether or not you should take this medicine, please refer to the printed information leaflet inside the pack.

Pain is a physical sensation, but it can affect you emotionally too, especially if your pain is chronic (persistent or long term).

Some of the ways chronic pain may affect you could include:

• Loss of confidence
• Low self-esteem
• Irritability
• Poor concentration
• Poor memory

Having to cope with chronic pain may also cause anxiety if you start to worry about how long it may last and how much it affects your day-to-day living.

If you need help coping with pain and carrying on with your daily routine, especially if you’re having difficulty managing the way it affects you emotionally, you may benefit from talking to a counsellor or psychologist.

Not everyone experiences side effects when taking co-codamol. Here are some of the most common ones:

• Feeling dizzy
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Feeling drowsy/sleepy
• Feeling lightheaded
• Skin rash
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion

For a full list of side effects associated with co-codamol, please refer to the printed information leaflet inside the pack.

Please note: Some other medicines may interact with co-codamol or cause similar side effects. Do not take with other medicines that contain paracetamol.

Other considerations

There are no known foods you should avoid while taking co-codamol. However, alcohol may increase its effects, so please consult a healthcare professional if you plan to drink while taking it.

Taking co-codamol may also affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

Co-codamol is only suitable to take for a maximum of three days. If you take it for longer, it may cause dependency problems such as withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it.

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