Can Taking Dispersible Co Codomal 30/500 Cause Gum Problems?

[sandyRoe]

I'd think not and the problem is more likely caused by a badly fitting denture but when people get an idea into their head it's hard to shift.

[treetops68]

I wouldn't have thought so either,sandy, but read the destructions leaflet included in the box or check with your friendly pharmasist to be sure. Dentures are a far more likely culprit especialy when they're getting a bit long in the tooth!! (Sorry, couldn't resist that one.)

[Buenchico]

There seems to be nothing similar mentioned here:
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/formulary/bnf/current/4-central-nervous-system/47-analgesics/471-non-opioid-analgesics-and-compound-analgesic-preparations/co-codamol

[anneasquith]

when the idea is there ? would a suggestion of rinsing mouth out with water after the drug is taken ?

[sandyRoe]

Thank you all. It's as I thought. I always make sure there's a cup of tea available after the tablets. But this reluctance to take them makes for a double dose of grumpiness. The first from the sore gums and the other from the painful hip.

[anneasquith]

is swallowing tablets out of the question sandy ?

[sandyRoe]

It is, Anne. She's afraid she'd choke on tablets.

[whirlyhurly]

I sympathise re swallowing tablets, I find it quite an ordeal aswell.

[anneasquith]

well, sandy that's not an uncommon fear, the answer is a chocolate biscuit with the tea. good luck.

[boxtops]

Not in my experience - I take cocodamol in soluble form quite regularly, any gum problems are from my denture, not the medicine.