Co-Codamol 8mg/500mg Tablets

Co-codamol 8mg 500mg is a type of painkiller that treats acute moderate pain if another orthodox pain relief like paracetamol or ibuprofen is not providing enough pain management. Co-codamol 8mg 500mg is fast-acting and works quickly to reduce pain in various moderate pain conditions. Co-codamol tablets are a combination of paracetamol and codeine. It's important to note that this method of pain relief contains codeine, which is a form of opioid and can lead to addiction. Therefore, you should only take this medication for 3 days.

How long can I use co-codamol tablets?

Due to the potentially addictive ingredients within Co-codamol tablets, it’s recommended that you should only use Co-codamol tablets for 3 days or less. This is to prevent individuals from becoming addicted to the active ingredient codeine which is a derivative of opioids. It is important to talk to your doctor if you require pain relief for longer than the recommended usage time.

What is the recommended dose for taking Co-codamol tablets?

The recommended dose for Co-codamol 8mg/500mg is one or two tablets. You can take them up to four times a day if required.

My pain isn't being managed, can I take more?

Should you still be feeling pain after taking a recommended dosage, you should contact your doctor to discuss different forms of pain management. Do not take more than the stated dosage or take this medication for longer than 3 days.

Every form of medication can cause unwanted side effects. However, most of these side effects will go away over time and aren’t serious. But there are some side effects that can be serious, if you experience serious side effects then you should contact your doctor straight away. Here are some side effects that can be related to Co-codamol: Nausea Vomiting Constipation Stomach cramps It's important to note that co-codamol can make you drowsy or tired and because of this, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery whilst taking co-codamol.

Before taking any medicines, regardless of whether they are over-the-counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4459.pdf

Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate