Codeine/paracetamol
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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.
In 2022, it was the 166th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3 million prescriptions.