Codeine
Codeine phosphate is an opioid medication used to treat mild to moderately severe pain or to ease coughing.
Due to post-Brexit border issues, affiliated pharmacies can no longer ship this medication to UK residents.
UK ORDERS ARE REJECTED.
An alternative medication, Co Codamol, can be shipped to UK residents.
NON-UK RESIDENTS USE CONSULTATION LINKS BELOW.
Codeine Phosphate 30mg | 100 Tablets | €189 | |
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Codeine Phosphate 30mg | 200 Tablets | €299 | |
Codeine Phosphate 50mg | 40 Tablets | €99 | |
Codeine Phosphate 50mg | 60 Tablets | €139 | |
Codeine Phosphate 50mg | 80 Tablets | €169 | |
Codeine Phosphate 50mg | 100 Tablets | €199 |
What you need to know about Codeine.
Codeine is an opioid analgesic. In the body, part of it is converted to morphine by the enzyme CYP2D6, which dampens pain signal transmission in the central nervous system.
Short‑term relief of moderate pain not controlled by non‑opioids. Low‑dose combinations are sometimes used for cough, but this is not routinely recommended.
Tablets or liquid by mouth, with water. Take the lowest effective dose for the shortest time, spacing doses 4–6 hours apart.
For pain: 15–60 mg every 4–6 hours as needed (maximum 240 mg/day). Some low‑dose combination products are pharmacy‑only; pure codeine tablets for pain are prescription‑only.
Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, itch, dry mouth, headache. Serious but rare: breathing problems, low blood pressure, confusion, allergic reaction, dependence and withdrawal.
No. Alcohol increases sedation and the risk of dangerous breathing problems
Do not drive or cycle if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or otherwise impaired. It is illegal to drive if impairment is present, even on a prescription.
Dependence, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, respiratory depression (especially with high doses, alcohol, or other sedatives), and overdose. Avoid in children under 12, after adenotonsillectomy in under‑18s, and while breastfeeding. Genetic differences in CYP2D6 can cause reduced effect or toxicity.
Other opioids, sedatives, benzodiazepines, alcohol, some antihistamines, and MAOIs (or within 14 days of stopping). Caution with antidepressants and antipsychotics due to additive sedation.