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Codeine
(Pain Relief - Oral)
Uses
Codeine is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It relieves pain.
Codeine is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. Codeine is also a cough
suppressant and an antidiarrheal medication.
How to take this medication
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 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.
Side effects
Some of the following side effects may occur: constipation, dry mouth, nausea,
vomiting, or decreased appetite, dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness,
muscle twitches, sweating, itching, decreased urination, and decreased sex
drive.
Precautions
Avoid alcohol while taking codeine. Alcohol will greatly increase the drowsiness
and dizziness caused by codeine and could be dangerous.
Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines except
under the supervision of your doctor. These medications also may cause dangerous
sedation.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Codeine may cause drowsiness. If you experience drowsiness, avoid
these activities.
Drug interactions
Do not take codeine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such
as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in
the last 14 days. Dangerous side effects could result. The most serious
interactions affecting codeine are with those drugs that also cause sedation.
Miss dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of this
medication. Take your next dose 4 to 6 hours later.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Keep this and all
medications out of the reach of children.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended
that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this
information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information,
including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such
damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made
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