Listing of The Medication That Contain Codeine

Medications containing codeine are often used to manage pain or suppress coughing. They come in different formulations, usually combined with other ingredients like acetaminophen, aspirin, or cough suppressants.

Below is a detailed list of common medications that contain codeine:

Prescription Pain Medications Containing Codeine:

1. Tylenol with Codeine:
   • Form: Tablet or liquid
   • Combination: Acetaminophen + Codeine
   • Uses: Moderate to severe pain relief
2. Fioricet with Codeine:
   • Form: Capsule
   • Combination: Butalbital (barbiturate), Acetaminophen, Caffeine + Codeine
   • Uses: Tension headaches, migraines
3. Fiorinal with Codeine:
   • Form: Capsule
   • Combination: Butalbital (barbiturate), Aspirin, Caffeine + Codeine
   • Uses: Tension headaches
4. Empirin with Codeine:
   • Form: Tablet
   • Combination: Aspirin + Codeine
   • Uses: Moderate to severe pain
5. Capital with Codeine:
   • Form: Liquid or tablet
   • Combination: Acetaminophen + Codeine
   • Uses: Pain relief, often used for mild to moderate pain

Cough Suppressants Containing Codeine:

1. Cheratussin AC:
   • Form: Syrup
   • Combination: Guaifenesin (expectorant) + Codeine
   • Uses: Relieves cough and chest congestion
2. Robitussin AC:
   • Form: Syrup
   • Combination: Guaifenesin + Codeine
   • Uses: Cough suppression
3. Promethazine with Codeine:
   • Form: Syrup
   • Combination: Promethazine (antihistamine) + Codeine
   • Uses: Cough relief and alleviates allergy symptoms such as a runny nose
4. Tuzistra XR:
   • Form: Extended-release syrup
   • Combination: Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) + Codeine
   • Uses: Extended relief of cough and upper respiratory symptoms
5. Phenergan with Codeine:
   • Form: Syrup
   • Combination: Promethazine (antihistamine) + Codeine
   • Uses: Cough and allergy symptom relief

Other Medications Containing Codeine:

1. Codeine Phosphate:
   • Form: Tablet, syrup, or injection
   • Uses: Pain relief, cough suppression, and in some cases, diarrhea management
2. Colrex Compound:
   • Form: Liquid
   • Combination: Codeine + Phenylephrine (decongestant)
   • Uses: Cough relief and nasal congestion
3. Codrix:
   • Form: Tablet
   • Combination: Acetaminophen + Codeine
   • Uses: Mild to moderate pain

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Containing Codeine (Limited to Certain Countries):

In some countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia, low-dose codeine-containing medications can be available over the counter in limited quantities (though many countries have tightened restrictions in recent years).

1. Panadeine (Australia):
   • Form: Tablet
   • Combination: Paracetamol + Codeine
   • Uses: Mild to moderate pain
2. Nurofen Plus (Australia):
   • Form: Tablet
   • Combination: Ibuprofen + Codeine
   • Uses: Pain relief (for headaches, migraines, dental pain)
3. Cough Syrups with Codeine (UK, Canada):
   • Available in low-dose formulations but often restricted or behind-the-counter

Restrictions on Codeine Medications:

Many countries have strict regulations surrounding the sale and use of codeine. For instance:

• Australia reclassified all over-the-counter codeine-containing products as prescription-only in 2018.
• In the UK, codeine is available in low doses over-the-counter but with strict limits and behind-the-counter supervision.
• In the US, most codeine-containing products require a prescription.

If you’re using any of these medications, it’s essential to follow the prescribed dosages and guidelines to avoid the risk of dependence or overdose.