Advice to patients (20) Co-dydramol tablets
- Co-dydramol tablets contain two pain killers - paracetamol and dihydrocodeine.
- The usual dose is one or two tablets every four to six hours, but you should not take more than eight in 24 hours.
- It is sometimes suggested that these tablets are taken with or after food, but this is not essential.
- Like all medicines, this one can have some unwanted effects. Nausea and constipation can occur. Eating foods with plenty of fibre will help prevent constipation.
- Occasionally people feel drowsy. It is best not to drive until you see how you are affected. Alcohol can make drowsiness worse and is best avoided.
- You should not take any other medicines which have paracetamol in them whilst taking co-dydramol. Paracetamol is often included in cold and 'flu remedies, and in other medicines that you can buy. Please ask me before you take anything else.
This series of "advice tips" on commonly used drugs is written by
pharmacists from the Sussex Pharmacy Academic Practice Unit. It is intended
as a reminder of points to be made by pharmacists as they hand out dispensed
medicines. The list is not intended to be comprehensive but to cover some important
points.
By Carina and Duncan Livingstone
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