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Can I Take Oromorph Along With Cocodamol?

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Question : I take 30/500 cocodamol and GP has given me oromorph, can I take the two together?
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Mild-moderate interaction ma'am, not serious Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. Oromorph contains the active ingredient morphine and 30/500 co codamol contains the active ingredients codeine and paracetamol. There may be possible interactions between morphine and codeine, but are considered to be mild-moderate with symptoms like: -Dizziness -Difficulty concentrating -Drowsiness It is advised not to go about activities that require continuous concentration like driving or operating XXXXXXX machinery. Please make sure you take the required precautions. I hope you find my response both helpful and informative ma'am. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you. Best wishes.
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Can I Take Oromorph Along With Cocodamol?

Brief Answer: Mild-moderate interaction ma'am, not serious Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. Oromorph contains the active ingredient morphine and 30/500 co codamol contains the active ingredients codeine and paracetamol. There may be possible interactions between morphine and codeine, but are considered to be mild-moderate with symptoms like: -Dizziness -Difficulty concentrating -Drowsiness It is advised not to go about activities that require continuous concentration like driving or operating XXXXXXX machinery. Please make sure you take the required precautions. I hope you find my response both helpful and informative ma'am. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you. Best wishes.