What is "co-codamol"

n. (context medicine English) A mixture of codeine and paracetamol used as an analgesic

Codeine/acetaminophen or co-codamol ( BAN) is a compound analgesic consisting of a combination of codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol tablets are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, aspirin or naproxen alone do not sufficiently relieve a patient's symptoms, or where their use is ill-advised.

Co-codamol is marketed under various brand names in addition to the generic name.