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Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets are a prescription-only opioid painkiller used to relieve pain when other pain-relief medicines have not provided sufficient relief.
This product is currently available as 30mg tablets in packs of 28 or 100, with a choice of manufacturers subject to availability. Codeine is an opioid and can cause dependence and addiction, so it should only be taken exactly as prescribed.
Always check the packaging and patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine before taking Codeine Phosphate.
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Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets contain codeine phosphate, an opioid analgesic used for the relief of pain. Codeine acts within the central nervous system to reduce how pain signals are perceived.
It may be prescribed for moderate pain, including pain following an operation or injury, particularly when other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone have not provided adequate relief.
Codeine can have other prescribed uses, but this product page primarily concerns Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets for pain management.
For other medicines and information relating to pain management, visit the Pain Relief category.
Codeine is an opioid medicine. Repeated or prolonged use can lead to tolerance, physical dependence and addiction. Take Codeine Phosphate only according to the instructions provided by your prescriber and the dispensing label supplied with your medicine.
Brand availability can change. Always check the manufacturer, strength, packaging and patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine.
Codeine Phosphate is not the same medicine as Dihydrocodeine. If you want to understand the distinction without overloading this product page with comparison content, read our Codeine and Dihydrocodeine comparison guide.
Take Codeine Phosphate exactly as instructed by your doctor, pharmacist or other prescribing healthcare professional.
Because this product may be supplied by different manufacturers and Codeine can be prescribed for different clinical reasons, do not use a generic online dosage schedule in place of the instructions on your prescription, dispensing label or the patient information leaflet supplied with your particular medicine.
Swallow the tablets with water. Codeine tablets can be taken with or without food unless the instructions supplied with your medicine tell you otherwise.
Do not:
If the prescribed dose does not adequately control your pain or you are experiencing troublesome side effects, speak to your doctor or pharmacist rather than changing the dose yourself.
If you forget a dose, take it when you remember unless it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose.
If your next dose is due soon, skip the missed dose and continue with your normal schedule.
Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you are uncertain about what to do, check the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine or ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If Codeine has been taken regularly for a prolonged period, the body can become physically dependent on it.
Do not suddenly stop regular or long-term Codeine treatment without medical advice. Stopping an opioid abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Your doctor may recommend gradually reducing the dose when Codeine is no longer required.
Codeine is not suitable for everyone.
Before taking Codeine Phosphate 30mg, make sure the healthcare professional responsible for your treatment knows about your medical conditions and any other medicines, supplements or remedies you use.
Medical advice is particularly important if you:
Codeine is not suitable for children under 12 years. Additional restrictions apply to some adolescents, including after tonsil or adenoid surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea.
Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine because individual manufacturers may provide additional warnings or product-specific information.
Like all medicines, Codeine can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.
Common side effects include:
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if a side effect bothers you, does not improve or causes concern.
Codeine can occasionally cause more serious reactions.
Seek urgent medical advice if you develop symptoms such as:
The full list of possible side effects depends partly on the particular product supplied. Always check the patient information leaflet included with your medicine.
Codeine is an opioid and can cause tolerance, dependence and addiction.
Tolerance means that repeated use can make a medicine feel less effective over time. This does not mean you should increase your dose yourself.
Signs that opioid use may be becoming problematic can include feeling that you need to take Codeine more frequently, taking it for longer than advised, wanting to take more than prescribed, or continuing to use it for reasons other than those for which it was prescribed.
Speak to your doctor if you are concerned about your use of Codeine.
Withdrawal symptoms can occur if Codeine is suddenly stopped after the body has become accustomed to regular use. A healthcare professional may recommend gradually reducing treatment rather than stopping abruptly.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Codeine because alcohol can increase drowsiness and other unwanted effects.
Codeine may also interact with other medicines, particularly medicines that cause sedation or affect the central nervous system.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements and herbal remedies you use before starting Codeine.
Codeine can cause sleepiness, dizziness, confusion or visual disturbance in some people. Do not drive, cycle or operate machinery if the medicine affects your ability to do so safely.
Taking more Codeine than prescribed can be dangerous.
If you have taken more than your prescribed dose of Codeine, contact NHS 111 urgently, even if you do not currently feel unwell.
Possible symptoms associated with excessive opioid effects can include:
Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if someone has severe difficulty breathing, becomes unconscious or cannot be woken, stops breathing normally, has a seizure or appears to be experiencing another life-threatening reaction.
Do not drive yourself to A&E. If possible, take the medicine packaging, patient information leaflet, any remaining tablets and information about other medicines being taken.
The patient information leaflet may differ according to the manufacturer supplied.
Always read the leaflet included with your actual pack of Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets before taking the medicine. The leaflet contains manufacturer-specific information about:
Follow the instructions on your dispensing label and the leaflet supplied with your medicine.
If the information in your leaflet is unclear or differs from general information on this page, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before changing how you take the medicine.
Codeine Phosphate is an opioid analgesic used to relieve pain. It may be prescribed for moderate pain, including pain after an operation or injury, when other painkillers alone have not provided sufficient relief.
Yes. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines known as opioids. Opioids relieve pain by acting on the central nervous system, but they can also cause tolerance, dependence and addiction.
Codeine Phosphate is a pharmaceutical salt form of Codeine used in medicines. The active opioid effect comes from Codeine. The product on this page contains 30mg Codeine Phosphate tablets.
The Codeine Phosphate 30mg tablets described on this page contain Codeine Phosphate as the active medicinal ingredient and are different from combination products such as Co-Codamol, which contains both Codeine and paracetamol.
For a broader explanation of the distinction, see our Co-Codamol vs Codeine guide.
Always check the packaging and leaflet supplied with your medicine for the complete ingredient list.
Yes. Codeine is an opioid and can cause dependence and addiction, particularly with repeated or prolonged use.
Take it only as prescribed. Do not increase the dose or use it for longer than advised without speaking to your healthcare professional.
If Codeine has been taken regularly for a longer period, do not suddenly stop it without medical advice. Your body can become physically dependent on opioids, and abruptly stopping treatment can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Your doctor may advise gradually reducing treatment.
Taking more Codeine than prescribed can be dangerous.
Contact NHS 111 urgently if you have taken more than your prescribed dose. For severe difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, abnormal breathing, seizures or another life-threatening reaction, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
The Codeine Phosphate 30mg product page currently offers:
Current selectable options include Teva UK, Crescent Pharma, Accord Healthcare, Wockhardt, Milpharm and Almus, together with an Any Brand/No Preference option.
Availability can change, so check the manufacturer and patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine.
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