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Why is Codeine as ingredient of many medicine and cough syrups?
Narendra610
Codeine has mild analgesics properties and also it doses not cause addiction.
Codeine IS addictive. Meemers
Codeine is definitely an addictive medication and usage should always be monitored by a doctor. Codeine is an analgesic narcotic.Effects of codeine generally start to have an effect within 30 minutes after ingestion and the effect can last from four to six hours, or as much as 8 hours.
Codeine is addictive, so you should take care to follow your doctor's instructions about dosage and how long you should be taking the drug. When codeine reaches the brain, it is converted to morphine. It then suppresses your cough center, causing you to cough less. It is generally prescribed for a cough that is non-productive.
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What is the deadly concoction of prescription cough syrups?
codeine and promethazine
Where to buy Over the counter cough syrups with codeine in nc?
Canada
What narcotic is often found in cough syrups or combined with Tylenol as a pain reliever?
There is a synthetic narcotic called 'dextromethorphan' which is found in cough syrups, but not tylenol. In older cough medicines, and tylenol, there was a narcotic by the name of 'codeine'. Hope I helped.
Are over the counter cough syrups with codeine available in New York State?
yes
Do heroin and cough syrups with codeine can make a driver drowsy and unable to concentrate?
yes
What cough syrups can make you fail a breathalyzer?
ANY cough medicine that contains alcohol.
Is cough syrup a stimulant?
If a cough syrup has alcohol as an ingredient, then it contain a stimulant, There are some cough syrups without alcohol.
What is a schedule drug?
There are Schedule V drugs, but not Schedule VI drugs. Schedule V contains things like codeine-based cough syrups and the anti-diarrhea medicine Lomotil.
What is a schedule V1 drug?
There are Schedule V drugs, but not Schedule VI drugs. Schedule V contains things like codeine-based cough syrups and the anti-diarrhea medicine Lomotil.
What is the drug found in many cough medicine?
codeine
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Chloroform cannot be used in cough syrups. It is a known carcinogen (cancer causing agent) and has not been used in the field of medicine for many decades.
Is Robitussin cough syrup a pure substance or mixture?
Yes. Cough syrups mix medicinal chemicals and other substances to create the orally taken medicine.
