Codeine is used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. It also is used to relieve mild to moderate pain.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Codeine can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose; take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
Codeinum Synonyms:
Codicompren; codeina; methylmorphine; morphine
3-methylether; morphine monomethyl ether.
Codeinum Brand names, Trade names:
Monocomponent products Actacode (Sigma, Australia)
Codate (USV, Australia) Codinfos (Spain) Codelix (Drug
Houses Australia, Australia) Codicept (Sanol, Germany)
Codicompren (Cascan, Germany) Codipertussin (Fink,
Germany and Switzerland) Codlin (Nelson, Australia)
Codyl (Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany) Galcodine (Galen,
UK) Paveral (Desbergers, Canada) Perduretas Codeina (Medea,
Spain) Solcodein (Inibsa, Spain) Tricodein (Zyma,
Germany; Solco, Switzerland) Fosfato de codeina;
Dipirona con codeina; Espasmo Cibalena; Trigésico con
codeina (Squibb, Uruguay) Other numerous combination
products containing codeine or its salts are available.
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Codeinum General:
Codicompren-generic name is codeine. It is used to
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How should I take codeine?
Take codeine exactly as directed by your doctor. If
you do not understand these directions, ask your
pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed
for you. Too much codeine could be very harmful.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take codeine with food or milk if it upsets your
stomach.
Do not stop taking codeine suddenly if you have been
taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days.
Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptoms and
make you feel uncomfortable. Your doctor may want to
gradually reduce your dose.
Codeine will cause constipation. Increase the amount of
fiber and water (six to eight full glasses a day) in
your diet to prevent constipation.
Do not share this medication with anyone else.
Store codeine at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
Codeinum Special precautions
Before taking codeine,
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to codeine or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, especially other pain relievers; antidepressants; medications for cough, cold, or allergies; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver, kidney, or lung disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking codeine, call your doctor.
- If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking codeine.
- You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
- Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
Side effects of Codeinum
Although side effects from codeine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- stomach pain
- rash
- difficulty urinating
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- difficulty breathing
- mood changes
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medicines.