Paracod: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Paracod Information

Paracod is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Pain, Muscle Pain, Headache are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Paracod depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Paracod include Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Drowsiness. Usually, these side effects of Paracod go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Paracod's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Paracod's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Paracod related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Paracod contraindications section.

Additionally, Paracod may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Paracod is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Paracod Benefits & Uses
Paracod Dosage & How to Take
Paracod Side Effects
Paracod Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Paracod with Other Drugs
Paracod Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Paracod
Paracod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Paracod Benefits & Uses

Paracod is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Headache

Paracod Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg paracetamol and 15 mg codeine
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg paracetamol and 15 mg codeine

Paracod Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Paracod is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Drowsiness
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Stomach Upset

Paracod Related Warnings

Is the use of Paracod safe for pregnant women?

Paracod may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Paracod, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Paracod safe during breastfeeding?

Paracod may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Paracod, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Paracod.

Moderate
What is the effect of Paracod on the Kidneys?

Paracod has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Paracod on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Paracod on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Paracod on the Heart?

Paracod is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Paracod with Other Drugs

Paracod should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ciprofloxacin

Isoniazid

Phenytoin

Paracod Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paracod unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Paracod

Is this Paracod habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Paracod can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Paracod you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Paracod only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Paracod is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Paracod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Paracod

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Paracod together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Paracod

Information about the interaction of Paracod and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Paracod

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Paracod with aspirin?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Paracod with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Paracod in migraine?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can use Paracod in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Paracod. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is it safe to use Paracod in pregnancy?

Paracod is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Paracod with multivitamins?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Paracod can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Paracod with an antihistamine?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Paracod can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.