Drugs
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Codeine Information
Codeine is an opioid pain reliever used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. Codeine is available as a single-ingredient product, or in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin, and in some cough and cold medications.
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Related Information
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Codeine use in certain children after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy may lead to rare, but life-threatening adverse events or death
8/15/2012FDA warns of risk of death from codeine use in some children following surgeries
8/15/2012Is Post-Surgery Codeine a Risk for Kids?
8/15/2012Information for Healthcare Professionals: Use of Codeine Products in Nursing Mothers
8/17/2007- Questions and Answers - Use of Codeine Products in Nursing Mothers
8/2007 FDA Warning on Codeine Use by Nursing Mothers
FDA news release (8/17/2007)Public Health Advisory: Use of Codeine By Some Breastfeeding Mothers May Lead To Life-Threatening Side Effects In Nursing Babies
8/17/2007- FDA Drug Safety Podcast: Codeine Side-Effects in Nursing Infants
8/2007
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