Co-dydramol Tablets

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What Co-dydramol is and what it is used for

Buy Co Dydramol 10/500mg tablets online in UK. The name of your medicine is Co-dydramol Tablets (called co-dydramol throughout this leaflet). This medicine has been prescribed for you for the relief of mild to moderate pain. Co-dydramol contains two different medicines called paracetamol and dihydrocodeine. Dihydrocodeine belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’. This medicine has been prescribed to you and should not be given to anyone else. Opioids can cause addiction and you may get withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it suddenly. Your prescriber should have explained how long you will be taking it for and when it is appropriate to stop, how to do this safely.

What you need to know before you take Co-dydramol

Important things you should know about co-dydramol
• Do not take for longer than your doctor tells you to.
• This medicine contains paracetamol. Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while

taking this medicine.
• Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.
Taking this medicine regularly, particularly for a long time, can lead to addiction. Your prescriber should have explained how long you will be taking it for and when it is appropriate to stop, how to do this safely.
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Addiction can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking this medicine. Withdrawal symptoms can include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, shaking, shivering or sweating. Your prescriber will discuss with you how to gradually reduce your dose before stopping the medicine. It is important that you do not stop taking the medicine suddenly as you will be more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms.
Opioids should only be used by those they are prescribed for. Do not give your medicine to anyone else. Taking higher doses or more frequent doses of opioid, may increase the risk of addiction. Overuse and misuse can lead to overdose and/or death.

Warnings and precautions

Do not take co-dydramol and tell your doctor if:

You are taking medicines to treat depression called MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or havetaken them in the last 2 weeks. MAOIs are medicines such as moclobemide, phenelzine,
trancylpromine.
You are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients in your medicine(listed in Section 6).
Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash and breathing problems. There can also be swelling of the legs, arms, face, throat or tongue.
You have breathing problems.
You are having an asthma attack.
You have liver disease.
You are an alcoholic.
Do not take co-dydramol if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking co-dydramol.
Children
Co-dydramol must not be given to children under 12 years of age.
Take special care and check with your doctor before taking co-dydramol if:
• You are or have ever been addicted to opioids, alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs.

You have previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking orsweating when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs.
You feel you need to take more co-dydramol to get the same level of pain relief, this may mean youare becoming addicted to it. Speak to your prescriber who will discuss your treatment and may
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You have kidney problems.
You have asthma.
You have problems with your thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
You are in the last three months of pregnancy (see Pregnancy and breast-feeding section).
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

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Your prescriber should have discussed with you, how long the course of tablets will last. They will arrange a plan for stopping treatment. This will outline how to gradually reduce the dose and stop taking the medicine.
Always take co-dydramol exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not take for longer than your doctor tells you to.
• Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
Adults: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Elderly people may be prescribed a lower dose.
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Use in children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours when necessary to a maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Co-dydramol should not be given to children under 12 years of age.
If you take more co-dydramol than you should

- Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is becausetoo much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.
- Remember to take any remaining tablets and the pack with you. This is so the doctor knows whatyou have taken.
- Symptoms of an overdose include feeling or being sick, loss of appetite, stomach pain or liverdamage, coma, clammy skin, fits, confusion, drowsiness, tiredness, low blood pressure, pinpoint
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  If you forget to take a dose at the right time, take it as soon as you remember. However do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Remember to leave at least 4 hours between doses.
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  Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. If you want to stop taking this medicine, discuss this with your prescriber first. They will tell you how to do this, usually by reducing the dose gradually so that any unpleasant withdrawal effects are kept to a minimum. Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, shaking, shivering or sweating may occur if you suddenly stop taking this medicine. Buy Co Dydramol 10/500mg tablets online in UK

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine:
Important side-effects you should know about co-dydramol
• Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse. Buy Co Dydramol 10/500mg tablets online in UK

Unknown frequency: dependence and addiction (see section “How do I know if I am addicted?”).

Stop taking co-dydramol 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-dydramol.
- You get serious skin reactions. Very rare cases have been reported.Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
  • 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)
  • Tummy (abdominal) pain
  
  • Headache, dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, confusion
  • Becoming dependent on dihydrocodeine
  • You get infections or bruise more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood problem.
  • Redness or blood spots on the skin (purpura) Drug Withdrawal
  When you stop taking co-dydramol, you may experience drug withdrawal symptoms, which include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, shaking, shivering or sweating.
  How do I know if I am addicted?
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- – You need to take the medicine for longer than advised by your prescriber.
- – You feel you need to use more than the recommended dose.
- – You are using the medicine for reasons other than prescribed.
- – When you stop taking the medicine you feel unwell, and you feel better once taking the medicineagain.
  If you notice any of these signs, it is important you talk to your prescriber.

How to store Co-dydramol

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store your medicine in the original packaging in order to protect from moisture.
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