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Codeine is a painkiller that is part of a group of medicines called opiates. It’s used to treat pain, for example, after an operation or an injury. It’s also used for ongoing pain when painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin have not worked. Codeine is also used to treat diarrhoea.
It works in the central nervous system and the brain to block pain signals to the rest of the body. It also reduces the anxiety and stress caused by pain.
Codeine and dihydrocodeine are often confused, but they have important differences. See our post about the key differences between Codeine and Dihydrocodeine.
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Codeine is a painkiller that is part of a group of medicines called opiates. It’s used to treat pain, for example, after an operation or an injury. It’s also used for ongoing pain when painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin have not worked. Codeine is also used to treat diarrhoea.
It works in the central nervous system and the brain to block pain signals to the rest of the body. It also reduces the anxiety and stress caused by pain.
Codeine Phosphate is a type of medicine that’s often used to treat mild to moderate pain or to help with coughing. It comes from the same family of medicines as morphine, though it’s much milder.
Like all medicines, codeine can cause side effects in some people. But many people have no side effects or only minor ones.The higher the dose of codeine the more chance that you will get side effects.
These common side effects of codeine happen in more than 1 in 100 people. There are things you can do to help cope with them:
If this advice does not help and any of these side effects continue to bother you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious side effects happen in less than 1 in 100 people.Call a doctor or call 111 now if you:
Follow your doctor’s instructions about how to take this medicine. This is particularly important because codeine can be addictive.
The usual dose of codeine is 15mg to 60mg.The usual dose for treating pain is:
It’s important not to take more than your prescribed dose. Do not take more than 4 doses of codeine in 24 hours if you’re:
If you get side effects from taking codeine, your doctor may lower your dose.If your symptoms do not go away, your doctor may increase your dose or prescribe a different medicine.Talk to your doctor if your pain or diarrhoea is not relieved by the dose of codeine prescribed for you, or if side effects bother you or do not go away.
Swallow your codeine tablet whole with a drink of water. Take it with, or just after, a meal or snack so it’s less likely to make you feel sick.You can take codeine at any time of day but try to take it at the same times every day, and space your doses evenly.If you’re taking codeine as a liquid, it will come with a plastic spoon or syringe to help you measure the correct amount. Ask your pharmacist for one if you do not have it. Do not measure the liquid with a kitchen teaspoon because it will not give the right amount.
You might only need to take codeine for a few days. Sometimes, you may need to take it for longer. But usually, a different medicine will be prescribed for long-term pain or diarrhoea, especially if you have side effects like constipation.
If you forget to take a dose, check the information on the leaflet inside the packaging, or ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice on what to do.Never take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a forgotten one.If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember your medicine.
It’s important not to take more than your prescribed dose, even if you think it’s not enough to relieve your pain. Speak to your doctor first, if you think you need a different dose.Taking too much codeine can be dangerous. It may make you feel very sleepy, sick or dizzy. You may also find it difficult to breathe. In serious cases, you can become unconscious and may need emergency treatment in hospital.The amount of codeine that can lead to an overdose varies from person to person.
Codeine Phosphate – Patient Information Leaflet
