Co-proxamol is no better than full strength paracetamol at relieving pain and is known to be very toxic in overdose.
BBC: NEWS | Health | Painkiller safety is investigated
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For this reason the Committee on Safety of Medicines, an independent expert body that advises the government on medicines, is currently looking at the risks and benefits of co-proxamol.
BBC: NEWS | Health | Painkiller safety is investigated