Codeine Phosphate Tablets UK

So Codeine is indicated in patients older than 12 years of age for the treatment of acute moderate pain which is not considered to be relieved by other analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (alone) Codeine Phosphate Tablets UK.

Dry or painful cough

Diarrhoea

Posology and method of administration
Prior to starting treatment with opioids, a discussion should be held with patients to put in place a strategy for ending treatment with Codeine Phosphate in order to minimise the risk of addiction and drug withdrawal syndrome (see section 4.4).

For Mild to Moderate Pain

Adults:

Codeine should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time. The dose may be taken, up to 4 times a day at intervals of not less than 6 hours. Maximum daily dose of codeine should not exceed 240mg.

Furthermore, the duration of treatment should be limited to 3 days and if no effective pain relief is achieved the patients/carers should be advised to seek the views of a physician.Codeine Phosphate Tablets

Paediatric population:

Children aged 12 years to 18 years:

The recommended codeine dose for children 12 years and older should be 30-60mg every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum dose of codeine of 240mg daily. The dose is based on the body weight (0.5-1mg/kg).

Also contraindicated in patients for whom it is known they are CYP2D6 ultra-rapid metabolisers. Codeine Phosphate Tablets UK.