Is co-dydramol like codeine?
Co-codamol is a mixture of 2 different painkillers – paracetamol and codeine. It’s used to treat aches and pains including headaches, muscular pain, migraines and toothache. It may help to take co-codamol if everyday painkillers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetamol on their own, have not worked.
Can I take co-codamol with co-dydramol?
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’s the difference between co-dydramol and dihydrocodeine?
Dihydrocodeine is only available on prescription. It also comes mixed with paracetamol, this is called co-dydramol. It comes as standard tablets, slow-release tablets and as a liquid that you swallow. It can also be given by an injection into the muscle or under the skin.
What is the difference between Co-codamol and co-dydramol?
Co-codamol vs co-dydramol Co-dydramol is a slightly different pain killer, combining paracetamol and dihydrocodeine. Co-dydramol tablets are commonly used for the relief of mild to moderate pain in musculoskeletal conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, sciatica and strains etc.).
What is a co dydramol tablet used for?
Co-dydramol. Co-dydramol tablets are used for the relief of moderate pain. Co-dydramol is part of a series of combination drugs available in the UK and other countries including co-codaprin ( aspirin and codeine ).
What are the side effects of co-dydramol (dihydrocodeine)?
The most common side effects of co-dydramol are constipation and feeling sick or sleepy. If you’ve bought co-dydramol from a pharmacy, do not use it for more than 3 days without talking to your doctor. It’s possible to become addicted to the dihydrocodeine in co-dydramol, but your doctor will explain how to reduce the risks of becoming addicted.
What is the difference between co-dydramol 10/500 and 20/20?
10 mg dihydrocodeine as co-dydramol 10/500, this is also the preparation to be dispensed if no strength is specified on a prescription. 20 mg dihydrocodeine as co-dydramol 20/500 (e.g. branded products Paracod 500/20 and Remedeine ).