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What is Codeine?
Brontex Capital and Codeine Cheracol with Codeine Syrup Fiorinal with Codeine (as a combination product containing Codeine Phosphate, Aspirin, Butabarbital, and Caffeine) Gani-Tuss NR Guiatuss AC Syrup Guiatussin with Codeine HaNew Riversin AC Mytussin AC Cough Syrup Robafen AC Syrup Robitussin A-C Syrup Tussi-Organidin NR Tussi-Organidin-S NR Tylenol with Codeine (No. 2, No. 3, No. 4) Ambenyl Cough Syrup (containing Codeine Phosphate and Bromodiphenhydramine Hydrochloride) Bromanyl Cough Syrup...
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Also known as Codeine Phosphate, Isocodeine, Ardinex, N-Methylmorphine, N Methylmorphine
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Brand names of combination products
Ambenyl Cough Syrup (containing Codeine Phosphate and Bromodiphenhydramine Hydrochloride) Bromanyl Cough Syrup (containing Codeine Phosphate and Bromodiphenhydramine Hydrochloride) Codimal PH Syrup (containing Codeine Phosphate, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, and Pyrilamine Maleate) Colrex Compound (containing Codeine Phosphate, Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride) Cycofed Expectorant (containing Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin, and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)...
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In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Medicine storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
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Missed dose
Codeine is usually taken as needed. If your doctor has told you to take codeine regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
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Other uses for this medicine
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Proper use
Codeine (alone or in combination with other medications) comes as a tablet, a capsule, and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take codeine exactly as directed.
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Side effects
Codeine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness lightheadedness headache drowsiness mood changes nausea vomiting constipation stomach pain difficulty urinating
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Special diatery instructions
Special precautions
Before taking codeine,tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to codeine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in the codeine product you plan to take. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of the ingredients..
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Uses
Codeine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. Combination products that contain codeine and promethazine should not be used in children younger than 16 years of age. Codeine will help relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery. Codeine belongs to a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and to a class of medications called antitussives. When codeine is used...
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