Codeine Sulfate
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of the patient. It may occasionally be necessary to exceed the usual dosage recommended below in cases of more severe pain or in those patients who have become tolerant to the analgesic effect of narcotics. Codeine tablets are given orally. The usual adult dose is 15 to 60 mg every 4 hours as needed.
HOW SUPPLIED
15 mg white scored tablets (Identified 54 613).
NDC 0054-8155-24: Unit dose, 25 tablets per card, (reverse numbered), 4 cards per shipper.
30 mg white scored tablets (Identified 54 783).
NDC 0054-8156-24: Unit dose, 25 tablets per card, (reverse numbered), 4 cards per shipper. NDC 0054-4156-25: Bottles of 100 tablets.
60 mg white scored tablets (Identified 54 412).
NDC 0054-8157-24: Unit dose, 25 tablets per card, (reverse numbered), 4 cards per shipper. NDC 0054-4157-25: Bottles of 100 tablets.
DEA Order Form Required. Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.
Generic Name: Codeine
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