A Class B narcotic was first extracted from morphine sulfate in 1832. It is used as an active ingredient in a variety of cough medicines and as an analgesic with only about one-sixth the potency of morphine. It is an addicting drug.<\/p>\n
A common painkilling drug that can also be used to suppress coughing and in the treatment of diarrhoea.<\/p>\n
Opiate drug used in medicine to relieve pain and quiet coughs.<\/p>\n
Chemical (alkaloid), derived from opium or morphine, used as pain reliever and cough suppressant. Adverse effects include nausea, constipation, and drowsiness; if take in large amounts or for a ling period, it is potentially addictive.<\/p>\n
A narcotic pain reliever. Codeine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain associated with dental surgery, bone fracture, headache, burns, shingles, and childbirth. It also suppresses coughing. Codeine, like other narcotics, is habit-forming and, therefore, is not recommended for long-term use.<\/p>\n
An analgesic derived from morphine but less potent as a pain killer and sedative and less toxic. It is administered by mouth or injection to relieve pain and also to suppress coughs. Common side-effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and drowsiness, but dependence is uncommon.<\/p>\n
One of the active principles of opium, codeine is an analgesic which in the form of codeine phosphate is used to suppress persistent coughs and to relieve pain such as headaches and musculoskeletal discomfort. Side-effects include constipation, nausea and sleepiness. Dependence is rare.<\/p>\n
An alkaloid obtained from opium or synthetically from morphine as methylmorphine. It is used as an analgesic, a cough suppressant, or a sedative\/hypnotic drug. Common side effects include nausea, constipation, itching, or confusion. Tolerance of or dependence on codeine may develop with regular use.<\/p>\n
A natural painkiller found in poppy flowers; used to treat pain either alone or in combination with other medications.<\/p>\n
An opium-derived or synthetically produced compound, classified as a derivative of morphine, which possesses a milder potency compared to its parent substance. It is commonly prescribed for alleviating pain and suppressing cough symptoms.<\/p>\n
Codeine is an opioid analgesic medication derived from the opium poppy plant. It is utilized for the management of mild to moderate pain and can be combined with other analgesics in pain-relieving formulations. Additionally, codeine serves as a cough remedy and an anti-diarrheal drug.<\/p>\n
Codeine usage can potentially result in dizziness and drowsiness, particularly when consumed alongside alcohol. Prolonged use of the medication may lead to constipation and the development of a habit-forming tendency.<\/p>\n
Codeine, a medication originating from morphine, possesses some pain-relief properties. However, it is primarily used to alleviate coughs and, due to its constipating effects, to soothe irritable intestines in cases of colitis.<\/p>\n
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