Is Solpadol the same as co-codamol?
If you are suffering from chronic or acute pain then you may have been doing some research about medications that you can use to help treat your condition. During your research, you may have come across two medications known as solpadol and co-codamol. Many people may be questioning whether these two medications are in fact the same as they can have some characteristics that reflect one another. In this article, we will answer a number of different questions regarding both medications including what they are, what they treat, how they work, their strengths, and where you can buy them.
What are they?
What is Solpadol?
Solpadol is a prescription medication that contains two medications, codeine and paracetamol. Codeine is an opioid painkiller and paracetamol is an over-the-counter medication that helps to relieve mild pain and fever. Solpadol is the branded name for this combination of codeine and paracetamol.
What is Co-codamol?
Co-codamol also contains the same two ingredients as solpadol, codeine and paracetamol. These two medications are used in combination to help treat a number of different conditions caused by a number of different factors. Co-codamol is the generic name for the combination of these two medications.
What do they treat?
What conditions is Solpadol used to treat?
Solpadol can be used to treat a number of different conditions. Typically, Solpadol will be prescribed to help treat chronic pain that has not been eased by other, weaker medications such as ibuprofen or paracetamol on its own.
What conditions is Co-codamol used to treat?
Co-codamol is also used to help treat pain that cannot be eased by other, weaker medications. The most common causes of this type of pain include:
Chronic, recurring headaches
Dental pain
Severe menstrual cramps
Muscle, joint and back pain
Severe arthritis
Pain felt after an operation
How do they work?
How does Solpadol work?
Solpadol is a combination of two medications, paracetamol and codeine, that work together to treat acute and chronic pain. The paracetamol in the medication works by being absorbed into the bloodstream where it inhibits the production of prostaglandins. This reduces the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Codeine is a stronger pain reliever than paracetamol. Codeine binds itself to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to block pain signals and provide feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
How does Co-codamol work?
Co-codamol also contains the same two medications as solpadol, codeine and paracetamol. These medications work in the same way as they do in solpadol. The medications in co-codamol are a combination of an opioid medication (codeine) and a non-opioid medication (paracetamol).
What are their strengths?
What strengths is Solpadol available in?
The solpadol that you can purchase online from EU Meds comes in a strength of 30/500mg. This means that there is 30mg of codeine and 500mg of paracetamol in each caplet. You can also purchase different packet sizes with a different number of caplets. The two options available are 100 and 200 caplets.
What strengths is Co-codamol available in?
Co-codamol which can be purchased from EU Meds also comes in a strength of 30/500mg. This also means that there is 30mg of codeine and 500mg of paracetamol. You can also purchase 100 or 200 tablets, as well as 100 or 200 effervescent tablets.
What do users say about them?
What do people say about using Solpadol?
Here are some reviews from real users of Solpadol:
“They were originally given to me for lower back pain, but have more recently been a lifesaver for me on arthritis in the knee and the pain following keyhole knee surgery.”
“Took as pain killer following a full knee replacement, worked well during the day.”
To read more reviews about Solpadol, visit iwantgreatcare.org
What do people say about using Co-codamol?
Here are some reviews from real users of co-codamol:
“I was prescribed Co-codamol after my operation to help keep the pain away. It worked well for me and would recommend this medication.”
“A good painkiller. I have taken it for headaches and back pain. Very effective.”
To read more reviews about co-codamol, visit iwantgreatcare.org
How can you buy them?
Can I buy Solpadol online?
Yes, you can purchase Solpadol online from EU Meds in two different packet sizes.
Can I buy Co-codamol online?
You can also purchase co-codamol online from EU Meds in multiple different packet sizes and tablet types.
Medically Reviewed by:
Dr. Irfan Siddique MBBS
GMC reference no: 7694522
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