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Codeine | Opioid analgesic |
paracetamol | Anilide analgesic |
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Trade names | Tylenol with codeine, others |
MedlinePlus | a601005 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Codeine/paracetamol, also called codeine/acetaminophen and co-codamol, is a compound analgesic, comprising codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Codeine/paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen) alone do not sufficiently relieve symptoms.[2][3]
In 2022, it was the 166th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3 million prescriptions.[7][8]