Can you buy co-codamol 30 500 OTC?
Can you buy co-codamol 30 500 OTC?
You can buy the lowest strength of co-codamol (8/500) without a prescription but only from a pharmacy. The higher strengths (15/500 and 30/500) are only available on prescription from a doctor.
How many 30 500 co-codamol can you take at once?
Always take co-codamol exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Adults: 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Elderly people may be prescribed a lower dose.
What is Zentiva co-codamol?
Co-codamol is used to treat severe pain. Co-codamol can be used in 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. Co-codamol contains codeine.
What is difference between co-codamol and co-Dydramol?
Paracetamol is commonly combined with codeine as a single tablet containing both medications, called co-codamol. When paracetamol is combined with dihydrocodeine as a single tablet it is called co-dydramol.
Can you take co-codamol and co-dydramol together?
Taking co-dydramol with other painkillers Do not take co-dydramol with paracetamol or other medicines that contain paracetamol. These include painkillers such as Tramacet (paracetamol combined with tramadol) and co-codamol, migraine remedies, and some cough and cold remedies such as Lemsip and Night Nurse.
What does Co-codamol 30 / 500 effervescent tablets do?
The name of your medicine is Co-codamol 30/500 Effervescent Tablets (called co-codamol throughout this leaflet). This medicine has been prescribed for you for the relief of severe pain. Co-codamol contains two different medicines called codeine and paracetamol. Codeine belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’.
What kind of Medicine is co-codamol used for?
WHAT CO-CODAMOL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR The name of your medicine is Co-codamol 30mg/500mg Capsules (called co-codamol throughout this leaflet). Co-codamol is used to treat severe pain.
How much sodium is in a co codamol tablet?
Co-codamol contains sodium and sorbitol. Sodium: There is 388mg of sodium per effervescent tablet. This may be harmful to people on a low sodium or low salt diet. Sorbitol: This is a type of sugar.
How old do you have to be to take Co codamol tablets?
The person going to take the tablets is under 12 years of age. Co-codamol must not be given to children under 12 years of age. You are under 18 years of age and have had your tonsils or adenoids removed due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome Do not take co-codamol if any of the above applies to you.