Paramax-Cod
PARAMAX-COD tablets are used for a short time to relieve different kinds of pain.
Form
tabletti
Strength
500 mg / 30 mg
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Manufacturer
Vitabalans Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours.
Method
Swallow the tablets with plenty of water.
Important
Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness
- •Nausea
- •Constipation
- •Biliary tract problems
RARE
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., skin rash)
- •Severe skin reactions
- •Liver damage (with long-term use)
- •Kidney damage (with long-term use of painkillers)
- •Metabolic acidosis (a severe condition causing blood acidity, especially with certain underlying health issues)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol, codeine, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe breathing problems or severe asthma.
- Do not use if you have spasms in your bile ducts, urinary tract, or intestines.
- Not for children and adolescents (0-18 years) after tonsil or adenoid removal for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Do not use if you know your body converts codeine to morphine too quickly.
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- Do not use if you are breastfeeding.
- Talk to your doctor if you have lung, liver, or kidney problems, increased pressure in your brain, bile duct or urinary tract problems, an enlarged prostate, or constipation.
- Alcohol with this medicine can increase side effects and the risk of liver damage.
- Long-term use can harm your kidneys.
- Be careful if you are taking other medicines that make you drowsy.
- If you experience slow or shallow breathing, confusion, severe drowsiness, small pupils, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or loss of appetite, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- Not recommended for children with breathing difficulties due to the risk of morphine toxicity.
- Long-term use during pregnancy is not recommended.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
- Do not use this medicine for more than 3 days. Contact a doctor if your pain does not get better.
- Children under 12 years should not use PARAMAX-COD.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking flucloxacillin (an antibiotic), as it can cause a serious blood and fluid imbalance.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. The recommended maximum dose for long-term use is 2 grams per day. Can be used concurrently with warfarin only if INR values are monitored. Consider paracetamol in OTC drugs and combination products. Risk of poisoning with daily doses over 4 grams. (updated 14.4.2025)