Co-codamol contains both paracetamol and codeine. Do not take any other preparation which contains paracetamol while you are taking co-codamol. You can buy co-codamol over the counter but it's only about 6mg. I secnd what weegie says about ibuprofen - you can take more than it says. You can also take a ful dose of ibuprofen AND a full dose of paracetamol at the same time. Anti-inflammatory analgesics such as Ibuprofen are the best for toothache as the pain is usually caused by swelling. If you can’t take them – if you are allergic to aspirin, for example - then. The name of your medicine is Co-codamol 8/500 Tablets (called co-codamol throughout this leaflet). Co-codamol contains two different medicines called codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. Best Answer: Co codamol is tylenol with codeine, which is a narcotic pain medicine, pretty much equivalent to Tylenol 3. This would technically make it stronger than Ibuprofen 200 mg. Co codamol is usually taken when other painkillers such as ibuprofen, paracetamol or aspirin haven’t worked. It is used to treat pains and aches such as headaches, migraines, toothaches and muscular pains. Go to the doctors on Tuesday and ask for Co-codamol to take away the general pain and diclofenac sodium to take away any swelling - they might knock you out but it will get rid of the pain and the co-codamol will help you sleep. I take about 12 co-codamol a day and 4 diclofenac + a range of other meds and they make me very sleepy! Co-codamol can be used to relieve rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains, backache, headache, sore throat, toothache and period pain. It is also useful in treating cold and 'flu-like' symptoms. Co-codamol is a mixture of 2 different painkillers - paracetamol and codeine. It's used to treat aches and pains including headaches, muscular pain, migraines and toothache. It's usually taken when everyday painkillers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol alone, haven't worked. This medicine.