Co-Codamol 8/500mg Effervescent Tablets 32 Tablets

*** Only 1 pack per customer ***

Each tablet contains: Codeine Phosphate 8mg and Paracetamol 500mg. Effective Pain Relief.  Also known as Co-Codamol Soluble and Co-Codamol Dissolvable.

FOR THE TREATMENT OF:
Muscular and rheumatic pains, headache, migraine, neuralgia, Toothache, period pain, aches and pains, sore throat, Discomfort associated with flu, feverishness, feverish colds.

Contains Paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Medicines should not be taken in pregnancy without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Contains codeine.
All medicines can cause side effects. Codeine can cause constipation. If you experience any side effects, STOP taking the tablets and consult your doctor or pharmacist.This is a medicine. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you suffer from any medical condition, are taking any other medicines or your symptoms persist for more than three days. Warning: may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN

CO-CODAMOL 8/500 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

Codeine Phosphate and Paracetamol

Important things you should know about co-codamol

•      This medicine can only be used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain when other painkillers have not worked

•      You should only take this product for a maximum of 3 days at a time. If you need to take it for longer than three days you should see your doctor or pharmacist for advice

•      This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms from the medicine when you stop taking it

•      If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse

Read all of this information carefully before you start taking this medicine.

If you have further questions, please ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you notice any side effects, please see your doctor or pharmacist.

1. WHAT CO-CODAMOL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

The name of your medicine is Cocodamol 8/500 Effervescent Tablets. Co-codamol contains codeine phosphate and paracetamol. It is an analgesic (painkiller) and is for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain caused by headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, period pain and rheumatic pains when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least 4 hours after you last took other painkillers before taking this medicine.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE CO-CODAMOL

 This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days.

 •    If you take a painkiller for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse Do not take co-codamol and tell your doctor if:

•   You are allergic (hypersensitive) to codeine, paracetamol or any of the other ingredients in your medicine (listed in Section 6: Further information) Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash and breathing problems. There can also be swelling of the legs, arms, face, throat or tongue

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

Do not take co-codamol if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking co-codamol.

Take special care and check with your doctor before taking co-codamol if:

•  You have severe kidney or liver problems
You have non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease.

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because co-codamol and other medicines can affect the way each other work.

While taking co-codamol you should not take any other medicines which contain paracetamol.

This includes some painkillers, cough and cold remedies. It also includes a wide range of other medicines available from your doctor and more widely in shops.

Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:

•   Medicines used to thin the blood such as warfarin

•   Metoclopramide or domperidone - used to stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)

•   Colestyramine - for lowering blood cholesterol levels

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking co-codamol.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

•   If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to get pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking these tablets.

•   Usually it is safe to take co-codamol while breast feeding as the levels of the active ingredients of this medicine in breast milk are too low to cause your baby any problems. However, some women who are at increased risk of developing side effects at any dose may have higher levels in their breast milk. If any of the following side effects develop in you or your baby, stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical advice; feeling sick, vomiting, constipation, decreased or lack of appetite, feeling tired or sleeping for longer than normal, and shallow or slow breathing.

Important information about some of the ingredients of your co-codamol tablets

•   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. If you have been told by you doctor that you cannot tolerate some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

3. HOW TO TAKE CO-CODAMOL

Always take co-codamol exactly as instructed on this leaflet. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Adults and children over 12

•   Do not take for more than 3 days. If you need to use this medicine for more than 3 days you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist

•   The usual dose of co-codamol is 2 effervescent tablets, taken together

•   Dissolve the effervescent tablets in a glass of water before taking

•   Wait at least 4 hours before taking another dose

•   Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period

Children

Co-codamol should not be given to children under 12 years of age.

If you take more co-codamol than you should

•   Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage

•   Remember to take any remaining tablets and the pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken

If you have forgotten to take co-codamol

If you forget to take a dose at the right time, take it as soon as you remember.

However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not

take two doses at or near the same time. Remember to leave at least 4 hours

between doses.

If you stop taking co-codamol.

This medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if you take it

continuously for more than 3 days. When you stop taking it you may

get withdrawal symptoms. You should talk to your doctor or

pharmacist if you think you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS

Some people may have side effects when taking this medicine. If you have any unwanted side effects you should seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.

Important side-effects you should know about co-codamol

•   Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.

•   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

Stop taking co-codamol and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:

•  You get swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may
cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. You could also notice an itchy,
lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria)

This may mean you are having an allergic reaction to co-codamol

Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice the following serious side effect:

•  Severe stomach pain, which may reach through to your back. This could
be a sign of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). This is a very
rare side effect

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects gets serious or lasts longer than a few days:

•   Constipation

•   Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting)

•   Dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, confusion

•   Difficulty in passing water

•   You get infections or bruise more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood problem (such as agranulocytosis, neutropenia or thrombocytopenia)

•   Becoming addicted to codeine

How do I know if I am addicted?

If you take this medicine according to the instructions on the pack it is unlikely that you will become addicted to the medicine. However, if the following apply to you it is important that you talk to your doctor:

•   You need to take the medicine for longer periods of time

•   You need to take more than the recommended dose

•   When you stop taking this medicine you feel very unwell but you feel better if you start taking the medicine again.

5. HOW TO STORE CO-CODAMOL

Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use this

Always read all packaging and directions carefully before using your purchases.