What does ADCO-DOL contain?
Adco-dol, a common over-the-counter painkiller, comprises a mixture of paracetamol, codeine and caffeine. Research has shown that codeine and caffeine enhance the efficacy of mild or common painkillers such as paracetamol or aspirin.
Is there codeine in Adco-DOL?
How strong is ADCO-DOL?
Adcodol® Tablets. Each tablet contains paracetamol 450mg. For full prescribing information refer to the package insert approved by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ).
Does Adcodol make you sleepy?
Adcodol can make one very drowsy – it is one of the side effects of the medication. Do not take more for today as it will make you even more sleepy. Make sure that you eat a bit more (like a sandwich) before you take it again, and rather take one next time and not two.
Can I give my dog ADCO DOL?
When your pet is unwell or has a painful injury, you may be tempted to give them human painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin, codeine and ibuprofen. Please do not do this — human painkillers can be poisonous to pets.
What ingredients are in tramadol?
The active substance is tramadol hydrochloride. Each hard capsule contains 50 mg tramadol hydrochloride. The other ingredients are: Capsule contents: Cellulose, microcrystalline, silica colloidal anhydrous, sodium starch glycolate (Type A), magnesium stearate.
Is paracetamol a blood thinner?
Tylenol can be a safe and effective pain reliever and fever reducer when taken as directed. It doesn’t have blood-thinning effects as aspirin does.
Can I give my cat paracetamol?
Do not give paracetamol to your cat under any circumstances. Paracetamol is a very popular painkiller in humans, however it can be toxic or fatal in small animals. Dogs are less sensitive to paracetamol than cats. A 20kg dog would need to ingest over seven 500mg tablets in order to suffer toxic effects.
What are the active ingredients in ADCO Dol tablets?
Adco-Dol tablets are indicated for the treatment of pain, headaches, migraines, neuralgia, toothache, sore throats and other conditions. Adco-Dol tablets contain the following active ingredients: Codeine Phosphate, Doxylamine Succinate, Paracetamol and Caffeine. It is available in tablet form.
What happens if you take one dose of ADCO-Dol?
Accidental ingestion of even one dose of Adco-Dol (Codeine Phosphate) Sulfate Tablets, especially by children, can result in respiratory depression and death due to an overdose of Adco-Dol (Codeine Phosphate). Life-threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred in children who received Adco-Dol (Codeine Phosphate).
How much codeine is in an ADCO-Dol pain relief tablet?
EACH ADCO-DOL PAIN RELIEF TABLET CONTAINS: Caffeine (45mg) Codeine Phosphate (10mg) Doxylamine Succinate (5mg) Paracetamol (450mg)
How does probenecid affect clearance of ADCO-Dol?
When applied simultaneously with probenecid may decrease clearance of Adco-Dol (Acetaminophen), with rifampicin, sulfinpyrazone – may increase clearance of Adco-Dol (Acetaminophen) due to increasing its metabolism in the liver.