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Co-dydramol




All formulations contain 500 mg of paracetamol per tablet and may only be sold at a pharmacy as an Over-the-counter item without prescription if containing less than 7.5 mg of dihydrocodeine per tablet. Higher strengths are Prescription Only Medicine s. Four strengths of dihydrocodeine tartrate in each tablet are available: -
  • 7.46 mg dihydrocodeine in the brand Paramol.

  • 10 mg dihydrocodeine, BAN of Co-dydramol 10/500, this is also the preparation to be dispensed if no strength is specified on a prescription.

  • 20 mg dihydrocodeine, BAN of Co-dydramol 20/500 (branded product Remedeine)

  • 30 mg dihydrocodeine, BAN of Co-dydramol 30/500 (branded product Remedeine forte)