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. NHS medicines information on co-codamol for adults – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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.