Paracod tablet 15mg / 500mg

About Paracod tablet 15mg / 500mg

Paracod tablet 15mg / 500mg Uses

• Relieves moderate pain that does not respond to paracetamol alone
• Used for pain after surgery, dental work, or injury
• Helps manage pain from fractures or musculoskeletal injury
• Sometimes used for severe headache or migraine pain under medical advice

Paracod tablet 15mg / 500mg Benefits

• Combines two pain relief mechanisms for stronger effect
• Faster and more reliable pain control than paracetamol alone
• Useful short term option when NSAIDs cannot be used
• Available as a tablet, making dosing simple and portable

What Experts Say

Codeine is a mild opioid that the body partly converts into morphine to relieve pain, while paracetamol adds separate pain relieving action. Together they cover pain that paracetamol alone cannot fully control.

In Pakistan, this combination is prescribed after dental extractions, orthopedic injuries, and minor surgery. Doctors are careful to limit the duration of use because codeine can cause dependence if taken regularly for more than a short course.

Because codeine can cause drowsiness and slow breathing at high doses, this medicine is sold only on prescription. Patients are usually advised against driving or operating machinery until they know how it affects them.

Drug Class

• Opioid Analgesic Combination
• Analgesic
• Antipyretic

Paracod tablet 15mg / 500mg formula

• Codeine Phosphate 15mg
• Paracetamol 500mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Paracod tablet 15mg / 500mg?

• Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain
• Do not take more than the number of tablets prescribed in 24 hours
• Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset
• Use for the shortest time needed to control pain
• Do not stop suddenly after regular use for more than a few days, ask your doctor first

Drug Interactions

• Sedatives or sleeping pills: Combined use increases the risk of extreme drowsiness and slowed breathing.
• Alcohol: Raises the sedative effect and the risk of liver damage.
• Other paracetamol products: Doubling paracetamol from other medicines raises the risk of liver toxicity.
• MAO inhibitors: Can cause dangerous interactions and should be avoided together.

Risks and warnings

• Dependence risk: Codeine can cause physical dependence with regular or prolonged use.
• Breathing problems: High doses can slow breathing, especially in children and the elderly.
• Liver damage: The paracetamol component can harm the liver if the maximum daily dose is exceeded.
• Drowsiness: Avoid driving or using machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Not for young children: Codeine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Paracod tablet 15mg / 500mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness or sedation
• Constipation
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Slowed breathing at high doses
• Confusion in elderly patients
• Itching or mild skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 C in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Store securely as this is a controlled prescription medicine
• Keep out of reach and sight of children