Indicated for: pain; fever
Route of administration: oral
Substance: paracetamol + codeine (analgesic and antipyretic + opioid analgesic)
ATC: N02AA59 (Nervous system | Opioids | Natural opium alkaloids)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Paracetamol + codeine is a combination medication used to treat moderate to severe pain that cannot be managed with paracetamol alone. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic and antipyretic, reducing pain and fever, while codeine, a mild opioid, enhances the analgesic effect of paracetamol by acting on pain receptors in the central nervous system.
This combination is commonly used for severe headaches, dental pain, postoperative pain, or other types of acute or chronic pain. It is important to use this medication for short-term treatment, as codeine can cause dependency if taken for extended periods.
Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, or, in rare cases, allergic reactions. Overuse can lead to liver damage (due to paracetamol) or codeine dependency. It is essential to take this combination as prescribed by a doctor and avoid excessive use.