Co-Codamol 8/500mg EFFERVESCENT Tablets 32 Tablets

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• Co-Codamol 8/500mg Effervescent Tablets – 32 Tablets Co-Codamol 8/500mg Effervescent Tablets – 32 Tablets Pack size: 32 effervescent tablets Active ingredients (per tablet): Paracetamol 500 mg and Codeine Phosphate 8 mg. What it is: Co-codamol is a pain relief medicine that combines paracetamol and a low dose of codeine. It is used for the short-term treatment of acute moderate pain that is not relieved by paracetamol or ibuprofen alone, for example headache, migraine, dental pain, period pain, muscular and rheumatic pains. Form: Effervescent tablet – to be dissolved in water before taking. This helps people who find swallowing tablets difficult and allows faster dispersion. How it works Paracetamol helps to relieve pain and reduce fever. Codeine is an opioid analgesic that acts on the central nervous system to reduce the feeling of pain. The two medicines together provide stronger pain relief than either alone. Because codeine can cause dependence, this medicine should be used for the shortest time possible (no longer than 3 days without medical advice). Who can use it Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. Not recommended for children under 12 years due to the risk of serious breathing problems. Key features Combined pain relief for moderate pain. Effervescent tablets – easy to take. Suitable for adults and children 12+ when other painkillers have not worked. Convenient 32-tablet pack for short courses of treatment. Important: This information is a summary and does not replace the full Patient Information Leaflet (PIL). Always read the leaflet inside your pack carefully before use. For persistent or worsening pain, or if you need to use this medicine for more than 3 days, seek medical advice.