Co-codaprin (
BAN) is a
compound analgesic
Compound analgesics are those with multiple active ingredients; they include many of the stronger prescription analgesics.
Active ingredients that have been commonly used in compound analgesics include:
* aspirin or ibuprofen
* caffeine
* codein ...
, a combination of
codeine phosphate with
aspirin
Aspirin () is the genericized trademark for acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation, and as an antithrombotic. Specific inflammatory conditions that aspirin is ...
.
Co-codaprin tablets are used for mild to moderate
pain
Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging Stimulus (physiology), stimuli. The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as "an unpleasant sense, sensory and emotional experience associated with, or res ...
.
Preparations
Canada
AC&C is a related preparation of aspirin, codeine phosphate, and
caffeine
Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine chemical classification, class and is the most commonly consumed Psychoactive drug, psychoactive substance globally. It is mainly used for its eugeroic (wakefulness pr ...
in tablet form. The caffeine is intended to counteract drowsiness which may be caused by the codeine.
AC&C is available in different formulations containing varying amounts of codeine. Formulations containing 8 mg or less of codeine ("AC&C 8" or "222") are typically available from pharmacies
over the counter
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be supplied only to consumers possessing a valid pres ...
. A prescription is not required, but the medication must be requested from the pharmacist. The "222" and higher numbers refer to the
codeine narcotic content numbers as follows:
* 222 - contains 7.5 mg codeine
* 282 - contains 15 mg codeine
* 292 - contains 30 mg codeine
* 293 - contains 60 mg codeine
See also
*
Co-dydramol
Co-dydramol ( BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a particular compound analgesic, a combination of dihydrocodeine tartrate and paracetamol. Co-dydramol tablets are used for the relief of moderate pain. Co-dydramol is part of a ser ...
*
Co-codamol
*
Co-proxamol
References
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Opiates
Combination analgesics