Codeine
ClassOpioid analgesic (prodrug → morphine via CYP2D6)CategoryanalgesicsRouteOral
Brand names: Tylenol #3 (with APAP)Co-codamol (UK)Codeine Phosphate
Dosage forms: 30 mg codeine phosphate tabletCo-codamol 30/500 mg tablet (UK)Acetaminophen 300 mg / Codeine 30 mg tablet (US)
Group: Opioids
The full medication entry includes
- Adult and pediatric dosing with maximum daily doses
- Contraindications, interactions and warnings
- Pregnancy, lactation, renal and hepatic guidance
- Dental-specific considerations
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