Paracetamol/Codeine



 
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Paracetamol/Codeine - Basic Information

 

Indication of Paracetamol/Codeine:

Temporary relief of mild to moderate pain and fever.

Action of Paracetamol/Codeine:

Panadeine contains two active ingredients- paracetamol and codeine, which work in different ways to reduce pain. Paracetamol has painkilling as well as antipyretic (anti-fever) effects by preventing the production of chemical substances called prostaglandins, which are responsible for the pain and inflammatory response. Codeine is an opioid analgesic and works by activating opioid receptors in nervous system to produce painkilling effects. It also acts at the level of the spinal cord to prevent the transmission of pain impulses.

Dose Advice of Paracetamol/Codeine:

Each tablet of Panadeine contains 500 mg paracetamol and 8mg codeine phosphate.Can be taken with or without food. Adults: 1-2 tabs 4 hourly; maximum 8 tabs daily.Children 7-12 years: 1/2-1 tab every 4 hourly; maximum 4 tabs daily.

Schedule of Paracetamol/Codeine:

S4

Common side effects of Paracetamol/Codeine:

As with any other medication, Panamax Co. can cause a number of side effects, most of which are likely to be minor and cease when the medication is stopped Codeine phosphate is known to cause a number of side effects including: Nausea and vomiting.Constipation (chronic use).Dizziness.Dry mouth.Paracetamol is considered to have very few side effects when taken at normal doses.

Uncommon side effects of Paracetamol/Codeine:

Less common side effects include: Hypersensitivity rashes. Fever.Blood abnormalities such as reduced numbers of white blood cells or platelets.

Diseases treated by Paracetamol/Codeine:

Appendicitis Gallstone disease Headache Tension headache

Treatments associated with Paracetamol/Codeine:

Appendicectomy (Appendicectomy)


GN: Codeine phosphate

Con: Appendicitis

Cla: Appendicectomy