Co Codamol
Paracetamol Comp is the clinical equivalent of Co-codamol, containing 500mg of paracetamol and 30mg of codeine. It is the German name of Co Codamol and is dispensed by an EU registered pharmacy. This dual action painkiller is especially effective at treating acute pain caused by headaches, toothache, neuralgia, period and rheumatic pains.
Paracetamol Comp 30/500mg | 100 Tablets | €129 | |
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Paracetamol Comp 30/500mg | 200 Tablets | €149 |
What you need to know about Co-Codamol
Co‑codamol combines codeine (an opioid that reduces pain signals in the brain and spinal cord) with paracetamol (which reduces pain and fever). The two work together to provide stronger pain relief than either alone.
It’s used for short‑term relief of moderate pain not relieved by simple painkillers, such as dental pain, muscular and joint pain, migraine, and post‑operative pain.
Tablets are swallowed with water, with or without food. Space doses 4–6 hours apart and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.
Common strengths are 8/500 (pharmacy‑only), 15/500, and 30/500 (prescription‑only), where the first number is codeine (mg) and the second is paracetamol (mg). Typical adult dose: 1–2 tablets every 4–6 hours as needed, not exceeding 8 tablets (4,000 mg paracetamol) in 24 hours.
Common: constipation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, itching. Serious (seek help): difficulty breathing, confusion, severe abdominal pain, allergic reaction, signs of overdose (extreme sleepiness, pin‑point pupils), or liver problems (especially if exceeding paracetamol limits).
No. Alcohol increases drowsiness and the risk of dangerous breathing suppression from codeine and greatly increases the risk of liver damage from paracetamol.
Avoid driving or cycling if you feel sleepy, dizzy, or unable to concentrate. It is illegal to drive if you are impaired. If stopped, you may need to show a prescription and that you are taking it as directed.
Risks include dependence and withdrawal, constipation, breathing suppression (especially with high doses, alcohol, or other sedatives), liver damage if paracetamol limits are exceeded, and overdose. Not suitable for children under 12, and not recommended while breastfeeding.
Avoid other paracetamol‑containing products, sedatives or sleeping tablets, benzodiazepines, alcohol, and other opioids. Use caution with antidepressants and antipsychotics (additive sedation). Do not use with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping an MAOI.