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Depends, do you want to relieve pain, or get high. Note that some people don't have the enzymes to break down codeine into morphine so codeine will have no effect on them, others have less enzymes or more enzymes, plus people have different sensitivities and body weights.
For pain (prescription) the usual adult dose is 30mg every 4 to 6 hours. This is sometimes as low or high as 15mg or 60mg (every 4-6h). In other countries (like Canada) codeine is sold over the counter in lower dosages, there you might take about 15mg for a headache (comes in 8mg pills).
For abuse, lower effects usually start at 60mg. People will often go up from there but its not safe to ingest a higher dose without trying less first. You should take 60mg (MAXIMUM) first and then after two hours if you don't feel the effect you can take more (like another 30 to 60 mg).
Above about 300mg, codeine's effect maxes out because of your bodies limited ability to convert it to morphine. It is possible to take other drugs or certain foods to increase the conversion thus making the effect at any dose stronger.
It is possible to die from codeine and it can have serious side effects, do not use it any other way the oral, read prescribing information, do not use alcohol or other sedatives with codeine. -Dr.Z
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Does codeine phosphate dissolve in water?
Codeine phosphate (the most common salt of codeine) is very _soluble_ in water including cold water.
What is the difference between codeine phosphate and co-codamol?
Codeine phosphate is a standalone medication that contains codeine, a mild opioid pain reliever, while co-codamol is a combination medication containing codeine and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol is typically used for more moderate to severe pain, whereas codeine phosphate can be used for milder pain. Additionally, co-codamol is available in different strengths, depending on the ratio of codeine to paracetamol.
What is the difference with codeine phosphate and dihydrocodeine?
Codeine phosphate is a weaker opioid compared to dihydrocodeine, meaning dihydrocodeine is more potent. Both are used for pain relief, but dihydrocodeine is typically prescribed for moderate to severe pain, while codeine phosphate is often used for milder pain or as a cough suppressant.
What is codeine phosphate hemihydrate?
Codeine phosphate hemihydrate is a combination of codeine, an opioid pain medication, and phosphate salts. The hemihydrate form indicates that it contains one water molecule for every two molecules of codeine phosphate. It is often used to treat mild to moderate pain and suppress coughing.
Can you take paracetamol with codeine phosphate?
Yes, that's all co-codamol is. I take prescribed co-codamol 30-500 per tablet. 30 codeine and 500 paracetamol. Never take more than 8 paracetamol a day and always leave it for 12hrs before you start your next eight. Be careful with the codeine as it is very addictive and too much will give you terrible constipation. Hope that helps
Is codeine and codeine phosphate the same?
No, codeine and codeine phosphate are not the same. Codeine is an opiate used as a painkiller and cough suppressant, while codeine phosphate is a salt form of codeine that is commonly used in medications for pain relief and cough suppression. The addition of phosphate to codeine can affect its solubility and how it is metabolized in the body.
What is the difference between Codeine phosphate BP and Codeine phosphate hemihydrate?
The main difference is in the hydration state of the molecules. Codeine phosphate BP is the anhydrous form of the codeine salt, while codeine phosphate hemihydrate contains one water molecule per codeine phosphate molecule. This difference can affect properties like solubility and stability.
100ml of corex cough syrup contains how much of codeine phosphate?
100 mg of codeine phosphate in100ml of corex cough syrup
Does codeine phosphate dissolve in water?
Codeine phosphate (the most common salt of codeine) is very _soluble_ in water including cold water.
What is the difference between codeine phosphate and co-codamol?
Codeine phosphate is a standalone medication that contains codeine, a mild opioid pain reliever, while co-codamol is a combination medication containing codeine and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol is typically used for more moderate to severe pain, whereas codeine phosphate can be used for milder pain. Additionally, co-codamol is available in different strengths, depending on the ratio of codeine to paracetamol.
What is the difference with codeine phosphate and dihydrocodeine?
Codeine phosphate is a weaker opioid compared to dihydrocodeine, meaning dihydrocodeine is more potent. Both are used for pain relief, but dihydrocodeine is typically prescribed for moderate to severe pain, while codeine phosphate is often used for milder pain or as a cough suppressant.
What is codalgin?
Paracetamol and Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate.
What is codeine phosphate hemihydrate?
Codeine phosphate hemihydrate is a combination of codeine, an opioid pain medication, and phosphate salts. The hemihydrate form indicates that it contains one water molecule for every two molecules of codeine phosphate. It is often used to treat mild to moderate pain and suppress coughing.
Can you drink too much codeine?
Like any drug, yes, you can drink too much codeine. In large amounts it can cause death.
Is codeine phosphate in any way related to penicillin?
no it is not. penicillin is an antibiotic and codeine is an opiate.
Generic names of codeine cough syrup?
Codeine Phosphate Linctus 15mg/5ml (cough medication, Codeine Linctus) or Codeine Phosphate 25mg/5ml (pain medication, syrup)
What is Sulphadine?
CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE, CAFFIENE, PARACETAMOL
