Codeine and Paracetamol Other names: Codeine and Acetaminophen Co-codamol

Chemical formula: C₂₆H₃₃N₂O₉P  Molecular mass: 548.192 g/mol 

Active ingredient description

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.

Medicine classification

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
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
PARCOTEN Tablet Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC
CO-TIPOL Hard capsule Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) MPI, EU: SmPC
CO-TIPOL Suppository Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) MPI, EU: SmPC

External identifiers

RxNorm Ingredient: 817579

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