Tylex

Tylex CD is a marketing name in the United Kingdom and several other countries for a formulation of analgesic medication combining paracetamol with the opioid codeine. It is usually stronger and more effective than the similarly formulated co-codamol (BAN).

In the United States and Canada Tylex is marketed under the name of Tylenol #1/2/3/4 (variants). In the US this is only available on prescription, however Tylenol 1 is available over-the-counter in Canada. It may also be referred to in the United Kingdom as Panadeine, an alternative marketing name.

Active Ingredients

Tylex 30 capsules contain codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30mg and paracetamol 500mg. Tylex 7,5 has the same basic formulation, except by the amount of codeine phosphate (7,5mg instead of 30mg) and it's indicated for the treatment of low to moderate levels of pain.

Some people have the tendency to become resistant to the narcotic/analgesic effects of Tylex and another medicaments that contain codeine phosphate.

Other Ingredients

Tylex capsules also contain sodium metabisulphate (E223), pregelatinised starch, calcium stearate, aerosol OT-B (dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate and sodium benzoate (E211). The capsule itself is made of gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127) and indigo carmine (E132). The printing ink contains shellac, soya lecithin, 2-ethoxyethanol, dimethylpolysiloxane and iron oxide (E172).

Possible Side Effects

*Allergic reactions, including skin rash.
*Problems with the blood, unusual tiredness or weakness, or unexplained bruising or bleeding (rare).
*Dizziness.
*Feeling sleepy.
*Feeling sick or being sick.
*Shortness of breath.
*Constipation.
*Stomach pains.
*Itchy skin.
*Mood changes or restlessness.

Precautions

*May cause drowsiness therefore it is recommended that you do not drive or operate machinery after taking Tylex.
*Should not be taken with any other paracetamol containing products, when taken with Penicillin products can cause brief spells of unconsciousness
*Should only be taken after consultation with a doctor, if taking medicines for anxiety, depression, other painkillers, warfarin, blood thinners, medicines used to treat stomach problems sickness or diarrhoea, or cholestyrramine (for lowering cholesterol).

ee also

*Codeine
*Opioids
*Paracetamol
*Pain