Buy Acetaminophen with Codeine #3 Online
What is Acetaminophen with Codeine?
Acetaminophen Codeine #3 is a medical product consisting of two active components. It is usually prescribed to reduce fever, inflammation and suppress pain syndrome. Codeine suppresses coughing and reduces pain, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) eases pain, reduces fever and inflammation. Analgesic qualities of paracetamol are increased substantially in a combination with Codeine.
Codeine belongs to an opioid group of medications. Morphine, which is created from Codeine, connects to receptors of the central nervous system that provides the analgesic effect.
Codeine is used to reduce moderate acute and chronic pain. It is frequently used to ease pain after surgery. Thus, Codeine is used both as a painkiller and in a combination with non-narcotic analgesics (paracetamol), non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID: Ibuprofen, Aspirin) and antihistaminics.
Codeine is also used for coughing and diarrhea.
Codeine is often combined with Acetaminophen (Paracetamol). There has been a considerable quantity of studies conducted with adults to compare the action of combination of Acetaminophen with Codeine to single Paracetamol. The research results showed the combination of Acetaminophen with Codeine reduces pain more effectively than monotherapy by Paracetamol.
How much of Acetaminophen with Codeine should I take?
The quantity of Acetaminophen with Codeine is prescribed depending on your age. Adults should take from a half of a pill to two pills no more than four times a day. Thus, do not take more than eight pills daily. Four hours should pass before the next dose intake.
Do not use this Codeine + Acetaminophen for children under 12 years old.
Avoid using this medication if you have serious liver, kidneys and respiration disorders and if you have an individual intolerance to drug components.
Acetaminophen with Codeine can provoke allergic reactions, slackness, eliminative channels and respiration disorders.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using Acetaminophen and Codeine. It is especially important in first three months of pregnancy.
Take into an account that Acetaminophen with Codeine may negatively influence your reaction.
It is advised not to use the medicine for a long time as it can provoke drug addiction and a withdrawal syndrome.
Acetaminophen with Codeine # 3 dosage
Take 1-2 pills with a glass of water, with or without food, every 4 hours, but no more than 8 pills a day. If you have stomach problems, take pills with your meals.
Do terminate Acetaminophen/Codeine intake abruptly, if you have been using it for a few weeks. You should gradually decrease the dosage.
Do not use Acetaminophen and Codeine to reduce fever for more than 3 days and to ease pain more than 5 days without your doctor consultation.
Acetaminophen with Codeine overdose
Contact your attending physician or call the ambulance if you have the following overdose symptoms:
- excitation;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- convulsions;
- dark urine;
- loss of appetite;
- chills;
- headache;
- sleeplessness;
- hypoglycemia;
- hemolytic anemia;
- cyanosis
- bronchospasm.
Acetaminophen with Codeine may accelerate development of serious respiratory insufficiency. Liver necrosis or serious kidney disorders may occur if the drug is taken in high dosages (more than 4mg a day) or for a long period of time.
Gastric lavage and activated coal intake are usually the first actions in case of the drug overdose.
Interaction with other medicines
Acetaminophen with Codeine strengthens the action of antiaggregant that can lead to negative side effects.
Codeine strengthens ethanol action on psychomotor function.
Barbiturates, antiepileptic medical products, rifampicin, and ethanol increase the risk of hepatotoxic development.
Simultaneous intake with MAO inhibitors causes ataxia, hypotension, paresthesias, accommodation disorder.
Medical products oppressing CNS taken with Acetaminophen + Codeine, strengthen sedation and oppressing action on respiration.
Peroral contraceptives reduce metabolic rate of Paracetamol on 20-30%.
Can I take Acetaminophen with Codeine #3 during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using the drug.
Acetaminophen with Codeine side effects
The most widespread side effects of using Acetaminophen with Codeine are:
- drowsiness;
- dizziness;
- fainting;
- breathing problems;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- pains in an epigastric area;
- dermal eruption;
- itch;
- angioedema;
- anemia;
- thrombocytopenia;
- methemoglobinemia;
- kidney and liver disorders;
Addiction may be developed if Acetaminophen with Codeine is taken in large dosages for a long time.
What is Acetaminophen with Codeine used for?
- Light and moderate pain (migraine, headache, and toothache, neuralgia, radicular syndrome, arthralgia, locomotion injuries);
- Catarrhal diseases, the flu (as a febrifugal and antibechic medical product).
Contraindications
Avoid taking the drug in case of:
- Hypersensitivity to components;
- Expressed renal/hepatic insufficiency;
- Hemopoiesis disorder;
- Breathing disorders;
- Asthma attack;
- Pulmonary insufficiency;
- Pregnancy;
- Breastfeeding;
Children under 12 years old should avoid taking Acetaminophen with Codeine # 3.
Children older than 12 years old after surgery to remove tonsils or adenoids.
Other precautions
Avoid taking Acetaminophen and Codeine with other medical products containing Paracetamol. Do not also use the drug with expectorating medical products.
Do no exceed the recommended dosage.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any prescription, over the counter medical products or vitamins and supplements before taking Acetaminophen / Codeine.
Be alert at the wheel and during other potentially dangerous kinds of activities demanding increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Take Acetaminophen and Codeine with cation if:
- you have an allergy to narcotic medicines;
- you have a brain or nervous system infection, head injury, brain tumor or increased pressure;
- you have asthma or other respiration disorders;
- your are after surgery or planning to have surgery.
Storage
Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep away from reach of children and pets.
Where to buy Acetaminophen with Codeine?
You can buy Acetaminophen Codeine in online pharmacy without a prescription. It is better to order Acetaminophen Cod 3 from Canada online, it would be much cheaper.