Jump to content. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 12 years old, or anyone under 18 who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to acetaminophen or codeine, or if you have:.
In some people, codeine breaks down rapidly in the liver and reaches higher than normal levels in the body. This can cause dangerously slow breathing and may cause death. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
If you use opioid medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks. Do not breastfeed. Codeine can pass into breast milk and cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.
Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. An overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine. Never share opioid medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
Selling or giving away opioid medicine is against the law. If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time that you are using this medicine. Do not stop using acetaminophen and codeine suddenly after long-term use , or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine. Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex.
Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in patients. It does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time. But acetaminophen may cause other unwanted effects when taken in large doses, including serious liver damage. Although rare, use of acetaminophen has been reported to lead to liver transplantation and death, usually at high doses and when multiple acetaminophen-containing products have been used.
Codeine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics pain medicines. It acts on the central nervous system CNS to relieve pain.
When codeine is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise.
You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Codeine is changed into a strong opioid drug morphine in your body. In some people, this change happens faster and more completely than usual, which increases the risk of very serious side effects.
Get medical help right away if you notice any of the following:. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to codeine, acetaminophen, or caffeine; or to other opioid pain medications such as morphine ; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:.
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana cannabis can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana cannabis. Before having surgery or certain medical procedures such as a heart stress test or a procedure to restore a normal heart rhythm if you have an unusually fast heartbeat , tell your doctor or dentist that you use this medication and about all the products you use including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products.
See also Warning section. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant, such as unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, trouble breathing, or unusual limpness. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Those who take opioids for a long period of time can develop a tolerance to them. This means they may need more opioid for the same pain relief.
Those who take opioids for a long period of time and suddenly stop taking these medicines may have withdrawal symptoms. This may happen after becoming tolerant or dependent. It is best to talk to your provider if you have concerns about this due to the child or a family member with addiction problems. Studies in adults without cancer pain have shown that opioid use for five days can increase the risk for addiction.
These medications are regulated for safety because of their side effects and risk of addiction. All rights reserved.
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