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Generic: codeine View All Brands Codeine Sulfate, Codeine Phosphate A cough suppressant - It is used to treat mild to moderate pain				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? CODEINE (KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: brain tumor drug abuse or addiction head injury heart disease frequently drink alcohol containing drinks kidney disease or problems going to the bathroom liver disease lung disease, asthma, or breathing problems an unusual or allergic reaction to codeine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. If the medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take more than you are told to take. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? alcohol antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances medicines for pain like pentazocine, buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, tramadol, and propoxyphene muscle relaxants naltrexone phenobarbital phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
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