Codeine Phosphate



 
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Codeine Phosphate - Basic Information

 

Indication of Codeine Phosphate:

Used for symptom relief in non-productive coughNot to be used in asthma, COPD or respiratory failure

Action of Codeine Phosphate:

Acts by suppressing the cough center in the brain

Dose Advice of Codeine Phosphate:

Adult: 15-30mg 3-4 times dailyChild: 2-5 years: 3mg, 3-4 times daily>5 years: 7.5-15mg, 3-4 times dailyNot to be used in children < 2yearsPregnancy: Safe to use. ADEC category ALactation: No data available but should be safe to use

Schedule of Codeine Phosphate:

S8

Common side effects of Codeine Phosphate:

DrowsinessConstipationNauseaVomitingDrug Interactions: Alcohol- increased drowsiness; avoid combined useCNS depressants- increased respiratory depression; avoid concurrent use

Uncommon side effects of Codeine Phosphate:

Respiratory depression (rare)

Diseases treated by Codeine Phosphate:

Analgesic Nephropathy (Phenacetin nephritis) Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia

Treatments associated with Codeine Phosphate:

Control of Pain in Children (Paediatric Pain Management) (Paediatric Pain Management) Opioids for analgesia (Opioids for analgesia)


GN: Codeine phosphate

Con: Analgesic Nephropathy (Phenacetin nephritis)

Cla: Control of Pain in Children (Paediatric Pain...