Ingredient

Codeine Phosphate Hydrate

Codeine phosphate is an opioid analgesic that suppresses cough and alleviates pain.

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10
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5
Combination
5
Prescription medication
10

MFDS ingredient code M223188

What does it do?

Codeine phosphate is an analgesic and antitussive agent that belongs to the opioid alkaloid class. It is primarily used in pharmaceuticals to suppress cough or relieve mild to moderate pain.

Codeine acts on specific receptors in the brain to reduce the transmission of pain signals and suppress the cough reflex. This leads to reduced coughing and alleviated pain.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Codeine has a weaker analgesic effect compared to other opioid analgesics and also acts on the central nervous system to exhibit cough suppression effects. It is characterized by its use in alleviating cough, unlike other analgesics.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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