Codeine phosphate belongs to a class of medications called opioid analgesics, which suppress the signal in the brain which is responsible for coughing and pain. Codeine phosphate alone is used for dry cough, acute diarrhoea, and mild-to-moderate pain. It can also be used as part of other products for other indications.
Codeine phosphate can be taken orally as tablet or syrup.
For dry cough (syrup):
15-30 mg 3-4 times daily.
For acute diarrhea (syrup):
15-60 mg 3-4 times daily.
For mild to moderate pain (tablet):
Adult:
30-60 mg every 4 hours as needed, up to a maximum dose of 360 mg/day.
Children aged 12-18 years:
30-60 mg every 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum dose of 240 mg/day.
Common side effects of Codeine phosphate include drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, constipation and vomiting.
Common dosing schedule:
Codeine phosphate can be taken with or without food.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.