As an opioid analgesic, Codeine is a strong painkiller that treats mild to severe pain based on the requirements. It is classified under therapeutic categories Antitussive Agents, Opiate Agonists, and Opioid Agonist. Codeinefosfaat 10 mg is now available in the Netherlands. Codeine does not work for everyone due to inherent genetic differences.
Key Ingredients:
- Codeine phosphate
- Lactose monohydrate
- Magnesium stearate
- Sodium starch glycolate
- Pregelatinized starch
Indications:
- Common cold
- Coughing
- Flu caused by influenza
- Diarrhea
Usage Instructions:
- Doctors generally prescribe Codeine phosphate in doses of 15 mg to 60 mg every 4-6 hours as required.
- In case these doses fail, larger doses rarely yield the desired results and result in restlessness and excitement.
- The maximum daily dose for adults should not exceed 300 mg.
Precautions:
- Frequently not used for the treatment of chronic pain
- Doctors generally prescribe codeine when other treatment methodologies for pain management do not deliver the desired results or the patient develops intolerance towards them.
- If you have faced any problems with your lungs, discuss them with your doctor before using Codeine. When taken in doses more than prescribed, Codeine could lead to respiratory depression and be fatal.
- Discuss other medications that you take with your doctor when using Codeine to minimize the odds of drug interactions.
- Codeine is not prescribed for children below 12.
Storage:
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
- Do not consume Codeine following its expiry date.
As a naturally occurring alkaloid, Codeine is derived from opium poppy. It is one of the more popular drugs used for treating head trauma and cancer, besides incessant coughing. As Codeine has the potential to become addictive, it should be taken only in prescribed doses.
