Codeine Sulfate (Codeine) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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May 26, 2012

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Low back pain facts

Functions of the low back, or lumbar area, include structural support, movement, and protection of certain body tissues.
Pain in the low back can relate to the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area.
Treatment of low back pain is optimally directed toward a diagnosed or suspected specific cause. For acute lumbar strain, use of a home remedy initially can be beneficial.

What is the anatomy of the low back?

The first step to understanding low back pain is appreciating the normal design (anatomy) of the tissues of this area of the body. Important structures of the low back that can be related to symptoms in this region include the bony lumbar spine (vertebrae, singular = vert...

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Codeine
(sulfate) Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Chemically, codeine is Morphinan-6-ol,7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-(5a,6a)-, sulfate (2:1) (salt), trihydrate. Its empirical formula is C₁₈H₂₁NO₃ and its molecular weight is 299.36.

Its structure is as follows:

Codeine sulfate Structural Formula Illustration

Each tablet contains 15, 30, or 60 mg of codeine sulfate and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid.

What are the possible side effects of codeine ()?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
confusion, agitation, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
seizure (convulsions); or
problems with urination.

Less serious side effects include:

feeling...

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What are the precautions when taking codeine (Codeine Sulfate)?

Before taking codeine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other narcotic pain medications (e.g., morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as sulfites found in some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: severe breathing problems (e.g., respiratory depression, carbon dioxide retention), a certain bowel disease (paralytic ileus), severe infectious diarrhea (e.g., Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea), intoxication with medications that can cause drowsiness...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 5/26/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.