Common Sweating, Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Vomiting, Weakness, Dehydration, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Edema, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Anemia, Sedation, Constipation.

Expert advice for Codine Sulphate Tablet
Use Codine sulphate as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Codine sulphate, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.

Q. Is Codine sulphate legal in India?
Yes, however Codine sulphate containing tablets require prescription in India

Q. Is Codine sulphate addictive?
Codine sulphate may cause addiction when consumed for longer duration. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Codine sulphate a narcotic/hydrocodone/morphine/depressant?
Codine sulphate is a naturally occurring form of morphine and called as narcotic. Hydrocodone is derived form of Codine sulphate. Codine sulphate is not a depressant drug

Q. Is Codine sulphate strong?
It depends on the dose. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Codine sulphate/Corex/Phensedyl over the counter or banned in India?
No, it is available in India with doctor's prescription only

Q. Is Codine sulphate/Corex bad or harmful?
It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Corex a drug?
No, Corex is a cough syrup which contains codeine as one of its component

Q. What is Paracodin/Paracodin tablets/Paracodin 10 mg/Paracodol/Paracodina/Paracodin drops/Phensedyl/Phensedyl cough syrup used for?
These are the trade names of codeine containing products. Your doctor may prescribe it (depending on the disease condition) for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, diarrhea, cough, irritable bowel syndrome

Q. Can I take Codine sulphate for flu/headache/toothache/cold/back pain/tonsillitis/migraine/menstrual cramps/stomach pain?
Codine sulphate is specifically used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, diarrhea, cough, irritable bowel syndrome. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take codeine with naproxen/paracetamol/ibuprofen/advil/ warfarin/metronidazole/hydrocodone/diclofenac/ amoxicillin?
You can take codeine with paracetamol/ibuprofen/ Advil/ warfarin/ diclofenac/amoxicillin/naproxen. Taking metronidazole and hydrocodone may alter the effects of codeine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Codine sulphate expire?
Codine sulphate containing tablets are available with mention of expiry date on it. Before taking medicine, patient should consult pharmacist or doctor

Q. Does Codine sulphate make you high/tired/fat/awake/ sleep/constipate/thin blood/headache?
Codine sulphate causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

Q. Does Codine sulphate have acetaminophen in it?
No, it does not contain acetaminophen in it. However, your doctor may prescribe Codine sulphate along with acetaminophen.