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- First Isolated: 1832
- Drug class: Opiate
- Source: Opium Poppy
- Molecular mass: 299.364 g/mol
- Regulated under the Controlled Substances Act
- Legal status: Schedule II
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Codeine is a narcotic pain reliever intended to treat mild to moderate pain.MedlinePlus: Codeine
While codeine maybe taken on its own, it is often an ingredient in various medications combined with other analgesics such as acetaminophen and aspirin.
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Uses
- Narcotic Analgesic
- Pain Relief
- Cough Suppression
- Diarrhea
Side Effects
Addiction
Codeine has the potential to be abused. In fact, addiction to various painkillers has become a growing problem around the world.



