Who can take co-codamol
Most children and young people aged 12 years old and over can take co-codamol if other everyday painkillers have not worked.
Who may not be able to take co-codamol
Co-codamol is not suitable for some children. To make sure it's safe for your child, tell their doctor or a pharmacist before giving them co-codamol if your child has:
- ever had an allergic reaction to co-codamol or any other medicine
- lung problems or breathing difficulties
- a head injury
- adrenal gland problems
- a condition that causes fits or seizures
- liver problems
- had their tonsils or adenoids removed because of a sleep problem called obstructive sleep apnoea