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Co-proxamol (Dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride/paracetamol) - Pain
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coproxamol, low value medicines, drugs of low clinical value, LVM, drugs of limited clinical value, analgesia, analgesics, Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care
Brand Names Include :
Distalgesic, Cosalgesic, Dolgesic,
Important Information :
No longer licensed because of safety concerns, particularly toxicity in overdose.
Listed in 'Items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: policy guidance'. Click drug name for details.
The Prescribing Clinical Network does not recommend the use of co-proxamol. Co-proxamol will be considered NON-FORMULARY on the traffic light system. Prescribers should: - NOT initiate co-proxamol for any new patient AND - Switch patients taking co-proxamol to an alternative pain medication, in line with NHS England guidance.
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Co-proxamol (Dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride/paracetamol) is used to treat.
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Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Pain .
