Co-codamol

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Co-codamol (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol tablets are used for the relief of mild/moderate (or in the case of 30/500mg - severe) pain.

Three strengths are available: -

8mg of codeine phosphate per tablet
15mg of codeine phosphate per tablet
30mg of codeine phosphate per tablet (available in capsules as Tylex and Kapake, available in tablets as Solpadol)

Formulations contain from 300 mg to 1000 mg of paracetamol per tablet[1]. In the United Kingdom the 500+15 mg and 500+30 mg tablets are available only with a prescription, and the 500+8 strength is available over the counter. This is also the case in Australia, however 500+15 mg tablets in packs of 12 or less are Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only Medicine). You may only take 2 tablets at any one time and no more than 8 in a 24 hour period. You may not take other drugs containing paracetamol.

Co-codamol is marketed in the United States and Canada as Tylenol 3 with Codeine, in the UK as both Solpadeine® and Solpadol® and in Australia as Panadeine and Panadeine Forte.