Only with positive culture/sensitivity data

Only for emergency use in existing patients when inpatient at UHB

Combination products should be avoided, unless compliance is an issue

Wherever possible, avoid theu se of combination products. Use paracetamol and codeine separately. All combination products of paracetamol and codeine/dihydrocodeine are deemed products less suitable for prescribing in the BNF. Capsules have a very high relative cost. Sodium content. Only if swallowing difficulties.