It comes as syrup to take by mouth, with or without food.
Cough suppressant- 15-30 mg 3-4 times/day. Max: 240 mg/day.
Acute diarrhea- 30 mg 3-4 times/day.
IV/IM/SC- Pain- 30-60 mg 4 hourly. Max: 240 mg/day.
Fioricet With Codeine, Floricet With Codeine, Phrenilin With Caffeine And Codeine.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: PO- Pain- 30-60 mg 4 hourly. Max: 240 mg/day.Cough suppressant- 15-30 mg 3-4 times/day. Max: 240 mg/day.
Acute diarrhea- 30 mg 3-4 times/day.
IV/IM/SC- Pain- 30-60 mg 4 hourly. Max: 240 mg/day.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Codeine
This medication is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for pain and cough.Trade Names/Brand Names of Codeine
India :
Tossex |
Elcodin |
Jadyl |
Eskuf |
Glycodin Cough Syrup (100 ml) |
Codzi |
Exiplon (50 ml) |
Sercodyl |
Oscodin |
Altec P
International :
Fioricet With Codeine, Floricet With Codeine, Phrenilin With Caffeine And Codeine.
