Paracod Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Paracetamol (650mg) + Codeine (30mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	.
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	800

FAQ

What if you forget to take Paracod?

If you miss a dose of Paracod, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Paracod Tablet Reviews

Paracod is a pain relieving medicine. It is used in the treatment of various conditions such as muscle ache, back pain, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and toothache.

Paracod can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, and sleepiness. If you experience any such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How Paracod Tablet Works

Paracod is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Codeine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Codeine is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

How to Use Paracod Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Paracod may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Paracod Tablet

Pain relief

Paracod Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Paracod may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Paracod may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paracod.

Liver ^CAUTION

Paracod should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paracod may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Paracod should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paracod may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Paracod may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Paracod is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Quick Tips

Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
It is better to take Paracod with food to prevent stomach upset.
Paracod is used to treat various painful conditions.
Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
Drink plenty of water while taking Paracod.

References

Wiffen PJ, Knaggs R, Derry S, et al. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) with or without codeine or dihydrocodeine for neuropathic pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;12:CD012227.