Codeine

What it is used for

• temporarily relieves:
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • your cough to help you sleep
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

How to take it

• do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.

While you are taking it

• giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
• may cause or aggravate constipation

Side effects, and when to stop

• symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask your doctor before use if

• you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
• you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
• you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
• you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
• giving to a child who is taking other drugs

Other information

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

You may report side effects by calling 1-844-221-7294 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.