Sorry Menochicks but feel I have to say this. Co-codamol contains paracetamol and codeine. They are not sleeping tabs they are painkillers.
No offence intended to anyone here or their mums but why are you taking painkillers to make you sleep – I really think that has to be a no, no. Be careful you can get addicted. .
I occasionally take a paracetamol & codeine tablet from Boots for pain relief and find they are pretty good and yes they do make me feel sleepy for a couple of hours. But as Foggy says that's the codeine, and it's not for regular use.
The trouble with painkillers containing codeine is that you start taking more because your body gets used to them. And the longer you take them, the more tolerant you get to the effects. These pills make you feel calm, drowsy and relaxed, but that is where the addiction can come in so you do have to be careful. Also with co-codamol you have to watch for anything else you are taking that contains paracetamol (cold remedies etc).
Codeine is not suitable for everyone. These drugs can cause sickness, dizziness and constipation, so you don't want to be adding to an already lengthy list of meno problems.
Please be careful ladies, I'm only saying this because I care.
Chris