Co-codamol 30mg/500mg Tablets codeine phosphate/paracetamol This medicine contains codeine which is an opioid, which can cause addiction. You can get withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it suddenly. Co-codamol tablets can be used in adults and children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. This is a Pharmacy Medicine item. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire to ensure this is appropriate for you which our pharmacist will check. Codeine/paracetamol, also called codeine/acetaminophen and co-codamol, is a compound analgesic, comprising codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Codeine/paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen) alone do. The name of your medicine is Co-codamol 30mg/500mg Capsules (called co-codamol throughout this leaflet). Co-codamol contains two different medicines called codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Co-codamol is a painkiller used to temporarily relieve pain when other options, like ibuprofen or paracetamol, haven’t worked. It’s typically used to treat headaches, migraines, toothache, and period pains. Patient leaflet - CO-CODAMOL TABLETS Important information about Co-codamol Do not take for longer than directed by your prescriber Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop the tablets. Co-codamol is a painkiller containing paracetamol and codeine, used for short-lasting pain where paracetamol alone is not enough. It comes in different strengths, with one strength available to buy from a pharmacy without a prescription. NHS medicines information on co-codamol for adults – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it. Co-codamol works by combining the effects of paracetamol and codeine. Paracetamol is a non-opioid analgesic that reduces the production of prostaglandins, chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation. About co-codamol for adults Co-codamol is a mixture of 2 different painkillers – paracetamol and codeine. It's used to treat aches and pains including period pain, muscle pain and toothache. It may help to take co-codamol if everyday painkillers, such as ibuprofen, aspirin or paracetamol on its own, have not worked.