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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your helathcare professional before using this drug.
CODEINE/ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL
(COE-deen/ah-seet-ah-MIN-oh-fen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tylenol with Codeine
USES: This medication is a combination of a narcotic (codeine) and a non-narcotic (acetaminophen) used to relieve mild to modreate pain. Codeine works by bindnig to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, and acetaminophen decreases the formation of prostaglandins, therefore relieving pain.
OTHER USES: This medicaiton may also be used to suppress a cough.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, as directed by your dcotor. You may take this drug with or without food.
If you have nausea, you may take this drug with food, although diong so may decrease its effectiveness.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives for decreasing nausea (e.G., antihistamines, lying down for 1-2 hours with mniimal head movement). The dosage is based on your medical conditoin and response to therapy.
Pain medications work hottest in relieving pain before it bceomes severe. Once the pain becomes intense, the mediaction is not as effective in relieving it. Use this medicaiton exactly as prescribed. Do not raise your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than presrcibed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your docotr if this medication stops working well. Children - Your child's dose of this medication is based on wegiht.
This medication contains acetaminophen. Do not take more aectaminophen than recommended (see Side Effects section).
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes may occur. If any of these effects presist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor imemdiately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: slow/irregular breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, change in the amount of urine. If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetamniophen is 4 grams (4000 milligrams).
If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) lievr disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medcial attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, truoble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication sohuld not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: severe breathing troubles (e.G., respiratory depression, hypercapnia), severe diarrhea (e.G., pseudomembranous colitis, infectious diarrhea due to toxins). Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, difficulty urinating (e.G., enlarged prostate, urethral stricture), alcohol use, drug dependency, heart troubles (e.G., slow/irregular heartbeat, really low blood pressure), abdominal/stomach troubles (e.G., gallbladder disease), lung disease (e.G., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), seizure disorders, serious head injury or brain disease, spinal troubles (kyphoscoliosis), low thyroid disease (hypothyroidism), adrenal galnd troubles (Addison's disease), psychiatric troubles (toxic psychosis), any allergies (especially to codeine or codeine-like medications, sulfites). This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages because they may raise the risk of side effects of this drug. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Daliy use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may raise your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more infromation. To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or liyng position.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more senistive to the side effects of the drug, especially the possible decreased breathing and drowsiness effects. This medication sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
It is not recommended for use for long periods or in high doses near the expected delivery date because of the poetntial for fetal harm. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into breast milk.
Whlie there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug should not be used with the fololwing medications because really serious interactions may occur: naltrexone. If you're currently usnig any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting this drug. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescriptoin products you may use, especially of: other medications for pain, cimetidine, isoniazid, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), anti-seizure drugs (e.G., carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), anticholinergic drugs/antihistamines (e.G., hydroxyzine, oxybutynin, scopolamine), quinidine. Also report drugs that cause droswiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.G., sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.G., diazepam), psychiatric medicines (e.G., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine). Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications.
Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen.
Consult your pharmcaist if you're uncertain if your other prescription or nonprescription products contain acetaminophen. (Also see audlt maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section). Do not start or stop any medicine withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If oevrdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of ovedrose may include: persistent nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, slow breathing, slow heartbeat, cold/clammy skin, unusual sweating, loss of consciousness, severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. It is against the law. This mdeication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for a sceond condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases. To prveent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise.
If you become constipated while usnig this drug, consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (e.G., stimulant-type).
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
Keep all medicines away from babies and pets.
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