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W242 pill ~ Combination of Acetaminophen & Codeine [Best for Pain Relief]
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This white round pill is labeled W242 as Acetaminophen/Codeine 300 mg / 30 mg. W242 Pill is a combination drug that is usually prescribed to relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains two active ingredients: Acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer, and Codeine, a narcotic pain reliever. The drug is available in both pill forms. Depending on the strength prescribed, some common uses of W242 pills include osteoarthritis, headache, muscle pain, toothache, and post-surgical pain. It can also be used to reduce fever.

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