Chemical formula: C₂₆H₃₃N₂O₉P Molecular mass: 548.192 g/mol
The combination of paracetamol with codeine is a well-tolerated and effective analgesic. It consists of complementary active substances with different properties, but with common indication, the relief of pain. A special feature of the combination of paracetamol and codeine is the rapid onset of action after 10-20 minutes and the duration of action for 4-6 hours.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N02AJ06 | N Nervous system → N02 Analgesics → N02A Opioids → N02AJ Opioids in combination with non-opioid analgesics | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-TIPOL Hard capsule | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CO-TIPOL Suppository | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PARCOTEN Tablet | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
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