Codeine Sulfate
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Each tablet for oral administration contains: Codeine Sulfate 15,30, or 60 mg (WARNING: May be habit forming.) Chemically, Codeine Sulfate is, Morphinan-6-ol ,7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy- 3-methoxy-17-methyl-(5a ,6a )-, sulfate (2:1) (salt), trihydrate.
Codeine Sulfate acts as a narcotic analgesic.
Inactive Ingredients: Thetablets contain colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, starch, sodium starch glycolate, and stearic acid.
Generic Name: Codeine
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