Codeine is indicated in adults as an analgesic, an anti-tussive, and for the symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhoea.
Codeine is indicated in patients older than 12 years for the treatment of acute moderate pain which is not considered to be relieved by other analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.
Prior to starting treatment with opioids, a discussion should be held with patients to put in place a strategy for ending treatment with codeine phosphate in order to minimise the risk of addiction and drug withdrawal syndrome (see section 4.4).
Posology
As an analgesic:
Adults: 30-60mg every four hours, when necessary to a maximum 240mg daily.
Elderly: Dosage should be reduced in the elderly where there is impairment of hepatic or renal function.
As an anti-tussive:
Adults: 15-30mg three or four times daily.
Elderly: Dosage should be reduced in the elderly where there is impairment of hepatic or renal function.
For the symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhoea:
Adults: 15-60mg every four to six hours.
Elderly: Dosage should be reduced in the elderly where there is impairment of hepatic or renal function.
Codeine should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time. This dose may be taken up to 4 times a day at intervals of not less than 6 hours. Maximum daily dose of codeine should not exceed 240mg.
The duration of treatment should be limited to 3 days and if no effective pain relief is achieved the patients/carers should be advised to seek the views of a physician.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CODEINE 30mg?
Codeine, when used in accordance with the recommended dosage, is a safe and effective medicine. However, there are some mild side effects associated with the use of codeine which has been listed here for the consumer’s benefit:
common side effects
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- Drowsiness
- Infrequent bowel movements or constipation
- Abdominal cramps
- Induction of a relaxed easy state
CODEINE 30MG
Codeine phosphate is an opioid analgesic medication used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Codeine is often used when relief is not provided by other pain killers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.
