Paramol Paracetamol & Dihydrocodeine Tablets - 12 Tablets
Paracetamol 500mg with dihydrocodeine — short-course relief for acute pain that plain painkillers can't hold. 3 days only, pharmacist-checked. 12 tablets.
- Paracetamol 500mg + dihydrocodeine.
- For acute pain that needs more.
- Use for 3 days only.
- The short-course 12 pack.
- Limit: 1 pack per order.
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Pharmacy medicine — pharmacist review
Contains dihydrocodeine — 3 days only
Contains paracetamol
May cause drowsiness
Product overview
About Paramol
“You can't hit pain much harder” — Paramol's own line, and fair: paracetamol 500mg with dihydrocodeine, the only dihydrocodeine combination you can buy from a pharmacy without a prescription. For the short-term relief of acute pain that paracetamol or ibuprofen alone isn't holding. The 12-tablet pack: a three-day course, no more — one per order.
Who the 12 pack suits
Twelve tablets is exactly a short course — the toothache before the dentist, the back that's gone in the night, the two days after a minor procedure. It's the pack that matches the three-day rule, and the one to try first. Like every opioid medicine here, it's one pack per order.
How to take
Adults and children 12+: one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed, never more than eight in 24 hours, as the pack directs. Maximum three days. Don't drink alcohol with it, and don't drive if it makes you drowsy.
Good to know
Dihydrocodeine is an opioid and can cause addiction — hence the three-day rule, the questionnaire about recent opioid use, and the per-order cap with a pharmacist reviewing every purchase. Contains paracetamol: no other paracetamol products alongside. Pain that keeps needing an opioid after three days needs a GP.
Product details
- Active ingredients Paracetamol 500mg, Dihydrocodeine tartrate 7.46mg
- Vendor Paramol
- SKU 2772135
Important information
Please read before purchase. The information provided regarding medicines, dietary supplements or ointments is not to be taken as medical advice.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the seal under the cap is broken or missing. Always read the label and any patient information leaflet before use.
Frequently asked questions
Paramol or co-codamol?
Both pair paracetamol with an opioid. Paramol's dihydrocodeine is a little stronger than 8mg codeine per tablet and is the only dihydrocodeine combination sold over the counter — ask our pharmacist which suits your pain.
Why only 3 days?
Dihydrocodeine can cause dependence with regular use. If pain still needs it after 3 days, it needs a GP's assessment instead.
Can I take ibuprofen as well?
Yes — ibuprofen works differently and can be taken alongside if it suits you. Never combine Paramol with other paracetamol or opioid products.
Shipping information
We deliver across mainland UK by Royal Mail Tracked, usually within 3–5 working days.
Delivery is £2.99, or free on orders over £40. You'll get tracking by email once your order is on its way.
For full details, see our Delivery Policy.
