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Codine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet
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Codine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsCodeine
Description
Codine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet is an opioid pain medication used to relieve mild to moderately severe pain. It is used in patients who have not adequately responded to non-opioid analgesics. It may also be used with other medicines to suppress the cough.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Codine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Dizziness and Drowsiness
  • Increased heartbeat
  • Confusion
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Difficulty urination
  • Rash
  • Nausea and Vomiting

Uses of Codine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Mild to moderately severe pain
  • Cough
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes after administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    This medicine may be habit-forming in some cases, especially after prolonged use.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to codeine or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Respiratory depression

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with respiratory depression, in the absence of resuscitative equipment, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Acute or severe bronchial asthma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute or severe bronchial asthma, in the absence of resuscitative equipment, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Post operative pain

This medicine is not recommended for pain relief in children aged below 18 years who have undergone tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Paralytic ileus

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Infectious diarrhea

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with infectious diarrhea since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Acute alcohol intoxication

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute alcohol intoxication exhibiting depressed vital signs due to the increased risk of severe respiratory depression and death. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

Drug dependence

This medicine has the potential to cause drug dependence and abuse. This risk is especially higher if the medicine is used for a prolonged period of time. Patients should be monitored closely for any change in mood and behavior during treatment with this medicine. Abrupt discontinuation is not recommended since it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal of therapy should be done gradually with close monitoring of the patient.

Intracranial pressure

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with head injury or intracranial lesions since it may elevate the intracranial pressure and worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Biliary spasm

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with biliary or gallbladder diseases due to the increased risk of biliary spasm and worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver function since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Cessation of therapy

Do not abruptly discontinue this medicine in a physically-dependent patient. When the patient no longer requires therapy with this medicine, taper the dose gradually, by 25% to 50% every 2 to 4 days, while monitoring carefully for any signs and symptoms of withdrawal. If the patient develops signs or symptoms of withdrawal, raise the dose to the previous level and taper more slowly.

Driving and operating machinery

This medicine may cause difficulty in concentrating, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age for pain relief. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age for treating cough.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Aripiprazole

Linezolid

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Ramelteon

Alvimopan

Disease interactions

Hypotension

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypotension due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Addison's Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of Addison's disease due to the increased risk of respiratory depression and prolonged CNS depression. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Hypothyroidism

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypothyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland does not make enough hormones) due to the increased risk of respiratory depression and prolonged CNS depression. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Seizure disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Arrhythmias

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with Arrhythmias due to the increased risk of bradycardia (a slow heart rate) and worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Urinary tract obstruction

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy or urethral stricture due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It also acts on the part of the brain responsible for coughing.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Narcotic analgesics, Antitussives

Schedule

Schedule H1

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