Aspar Co-codamol 8mg/500mg Tablets

Aspar Co-codamol is a common analgesic medication used for short-term pain relief in the United Kingdom. It contains a combination of two active ingredients: Paracetamol and Codeine Phosphate. This specific version, provided in 8mg/500mg strength, is typically available over-the-counter in pharmacies. Due to the presence of codeine, an opioid, the packaging features prominent warnings regarding the risk of addiction and the instruction for three days of use only.

The brand, Aspar, has a long-standing history as an independent pharmaceutical manufacturer in the UK. Historically centered around manufacturing facilities in St Albans and later London, the company focused on providing affordable, high-quality generic healthcare products. In 2021, Aspar Pharmaceuticals was acquired by the multinational healthcare group BBI Wellness (Bestway Group), which has integrated it into its extensive distribution and manufacturing network while maintaining the recognizable UK-based Aspar brand identity for consumer healthcare products.