Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet

Short Description

Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet is a pain relieving medicine that helps to relieve moderate to severe pain and dry cough.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet is only prescribed to individuals who are at least 18 years of age or above. It may be habit forming and should be taken only as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Drowsiness Lightheadedness Dizziness Sedation Shortness of breath Nausea Vomiting Sweating

Alcohol Warning

Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Linezolid Moclobemide Rasagiline Selegiline

Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Use Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Codine Sulphate 15mg Tablet as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.