Codeine
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: is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is rapidly distributed from the intravascular spaces to the various body tissues, with preferential uptake by parenchymatous organs such as the liver, spleen and kidney. crosses the blood-brain barrier, and is found in fetal tissue and bre ....
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.... mild to moderate pain. When used for pain, is usually used with
aspirin and sometimes caffeine.
WHEN should it be used?
Codeine is usually taken every four to six hours as needed. Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your pharmacist
or doctor to explain any part that you do not understand.
HOW should it be used?
Codeine is available, alone or with other medications, in tablets,
capsules, and liquid to be taken by mouth. Your prescription label tells
you how muc ....
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