Codeine
Information about Codeine
Codeine Uses
Codeine is used for moderate to severe pain and dry cough.
How Codeine works
Codeine is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Common side effects of Codeine
Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Constipation, Lightheadedness, Sedation, Drowsiness, Shortness of breath, Respiratory depression
Available Medicine for Codeine
AcicodAllied Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹19 to ₹842 variant(s)
Codine SulphateZydus Cadila
₹621 variant(s)
MarkodinGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹361 variant(s)
Codeine PhosphateZydus Cadila
₹631 variant(s)
MontokufShreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹43 to ₹803 variant(s)
LincotussMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹541 variant(s)
Expert advice for Codeine
- Use Codeine 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 Codeine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.