Acetaminophen and Codeine Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Acetaminophen and Codeine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Acetaminophen and Codeine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Acetaminophen and Codeine

Pronunciation : (a set a mee' noe fen) (koe' deen)

ICD Code : Y45.8 Therapeutic Classification : Analgesics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Acetaminophen and Codeine

India :

Narcogin Forte

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International :

Capital, Codix, Empracet, Papa-deine, Phenaphen, Prova, Pyregesic-C

Why is Acetaminophen and Codeine Prescribed? (Indications)

Acetaminophen and codeine is a combination of non-opiate and opioid (opium-like sleep inducing) analgesics used to treat patients with fever, headache and helps to suppress the cough symptoms by acting on the cough center in the brain.

When should Acetaminophen and Codeine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Acetaminophen and Codeine?

Adult: PO- Per tab contains paracetamol 500 mg and codeine phosphate 8 mg: 1-2 tabs 4-6 hourly. Max: 4-doses/24 hr.

How should Acetaminophen and Codeine be taken?

It comes as a tablet,capsule and liquid to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Acetaminophen and Codeine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of allergy to narcotic pain medication, or to sulfites, depression, respiratory problems, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, asthma, epilepsy, thyroid disease, liver or kidney impairment, during pregnancy, alcohol dependency and breastfeeding.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may lead to restlessness and irritability.

• It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Acetaminophen and Codeine?

Most Common - Drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, slow heartbeat, sedation, shortness of breath, unusual thoughts or behavior, nausea, vomiting, flushing, vision changes, easy bruising or bleeding, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, itching, decrease in platelets in blood, dark urine, clay-colored stools and difficulty in urinating.