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PRECAUTIONS
Codeine base
CAS number 76-57-3
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the
indication prescribed.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner
Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no
guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be
time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare
practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does
not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless
specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse
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appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility
for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum
provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all
possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions,
allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the
drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
Codeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was
prescribed for. Codeine should never be given to another person, especially
someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in
a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking codeine. Dangerous side effects or
death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine.
Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain
alcohol.
Never take more than your prescribed dose of codeine. Tell your doctor if
the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Codeine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions.
Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and
alert.
The following warnings are available for this medication:
* Take as directed.
* Overdose may cause serious breathing problems.
* This prescription cannot be refilled.
* Federal law prohibits transfer of prescription.
* May cause drowsiness.
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