Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

Uses	Moderate to severe pain
Therapy	Analgesic For Severe Pain, Analgesic/Antipyretic
Side Effects	Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, headache, rash, gastric problems, change in appetite, congestion, blurry vision, hypertension, anxiety, seizures, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, itching, depression.

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Molecule Description

Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is a medication used for relieving pain and fever. It is a combination of two medicines: paracetamol and codeine. It is a medicine used for reducing moderate pain and fever.

Uses

Moderate to severe pain relief in adults

Contraindications

When should one not use Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

If you are allergic to any component of this medicine

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Shortness of breath
Itching
Depression

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

No, this medicine has Codeine, an opioid pain reliever, which is not recommended in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, confer with your doctor before taking Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen. There are few studies on its safety in pregnant women, but the studies have shown harmful effects in babies.

Breast Feeding

There is no sufficient data of Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen effects on breastfeeding babies and mothers. Only take it if your doctor prescribes it. It can cause respiratory depression in the baby.

Driving

No, Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen has Codeine, which is an opioid painkiller. It causes side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, and blurred vision. Therefore, it affects your ability to drive.

Alcohol

No, do not consume alcohol with Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen. It exaggerates the effects of alcohol. It can cause side effects like drowsiness, vomiting, unconsciousness, dizziness, etc.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience vomiting. Do not take this medication without caution if you are vomiting due to anything.
You are on other medications or supplements, or you are planning to take Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen to avoid any reactions.
You already have any kidney or liver-related issues. You may have to get some testing done when taking this medication.
You want to stop the medicine suddenly, talk to the doctor first. Some people can experience withdrawal effects with this medicine after long-term use.
You have been using the medicine for a long time. Try not to use this medicine continuously for more than five days, as there are chances of medicine dependency due to Codeine, an opioid.
You experience any reaction in the skin. Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen has few side effects, and it's rare to have an allergic reaction to this medicine. However, if it does, consult your doctor.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is the combination of two different medicines, Paracetamol and Codeine. Paracetamol is a pain killer (analgesic) and antipyretic (lowers fever). It works by decreasing chemical substances like prostaglandins, responsible for pain and fever in the body. It also regulates the body temperature by working on certain areas in the brain (hypothalamic heat-regulating centre). Codeine is an opioid pain reliever that works on the brain to change how pain is felt.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen with other pain medications can cause serious adverse effects. They can damage the liver.
Medicines like linezolid, naltrexone, methylene blue, etc. They can cause increased side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, lethargy, vomitings, etc.
Antihistamines like cetirizine and diphenhydramine can increase the effects of drowsiness.

Interactions with food items

Do not take Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen with alcohol. It can lower the functioning of the liver. It also can cause side effects like fever, chills, nausea, bleeding, joint pain, bruising, itching, redness, swelling, vomiting, yellowing of skin and eyes.

Dosage

Overdose

Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen overdose can cause abdominal pain, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, low blood sugar, sweating and low BP. In case of this medicine overdose, seek immediate medical treatment from the nearest medical centre.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen, you can take it when you remember it. But, skip the missed dose if it's already the time for the next dose. Do not take both at a time, as it can lead to overdose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is only recommended as a short-term treatment for relieving pain. You can stop using it once the pain has subsided. However, if you have any concerns about when to stop, please consult your doctor.

Do not take other medication that has Paracetamol or Codeine in it while using Codeine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen. It increases the risk of overdose, which can cause various symptoms like dizziness, stomach bleeding, liver failure, kidney failure, stomach ulcers, etc.

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