Can I drink alcohol with Co-codamol?

Yes, with care. Stop drinking during the first few days. It makes you more sleepy and increases risk of serious side effects.

Can I eat rich or spicy food with Co-codamol?

Yes, with care. Avoid if you feel sick. Stick to simple meals instead.

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Can I eat this with Co-codamol?

Alcohol increases drowsiness and serious side effects. High-fibre foods help constipation, while rich or spicy foods can worsen nausea.

Also sold as Codipar, Emcozin, Feminax Period Pain, Kapake, Kapake Insts, Medocodene, Migraleve Yellow, Numark Co-codamol, Panadol Ultra, Paracodol, Solpadeine Max, Solpadol and 3 more. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

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Should I take Co-codamol with food?: You can take co-codamol with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol with Co-codamol?: Yes, with care. Stop drinking during the first few days. It makes you more sleepy and increases risk of serious side effects.
Can I eat rich or spicy food with Co-codamol?: Yes, with care. Avoid if you feel sick. Stick to simple meals instead.

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1 · What do you take?

Co-codamolalso Codipar, Emcozin, Feminax Period Pain

Alcohol increases drowsiness and serious side effects. High-fibre foods help constipation, while rich or spicy foods can worsen nausea.

You can take co-codamol with or without food. Avoid alcohol, especially in the first few days, as it makes you more sleepy and increases the risk of serious side effects. If you feel sick, stick to simple meals and avoid rich or spicy food. For constipation, eat more fibre such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: You can take co-codamol with or without food.

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