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Codeine

Generic Name
Codeine
Brand Names
Ascomp, Cheratussin, Cheratussin Dac, Codar Ar, Codar D, Codar Gf, Codeine Contin, Covan, Damylin With Codeine, Fioricet With Codeine, Histex Ac, Linctus Codeine Blanc, M-clear Wc, M-end PE, Mar-cof BP, Mar-cof Cg, Mersyndol, Ninjacof Xg, Pseudodine C, Robaxacet-8, Robaxisal, Triacin-C, Trianal C, Triatec, Triatec-30, Triatec-8, Tusnel C, Tuxarin, Tuzistra, Tylenol With Codeine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H21NO3
CAS Number
76-57-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
UX6OWY2V7J

Overview

The relief of pain (analgesia) is a primary goal for enhancing the quality of life of patients and for increasing the ability of patients to engage in day to day activities. Codeine, an opioid analgesic, was originally approved in the US in 1950 and is a drug used to decrease pain by increasing the threshold for pain without impairing consciousness or altering other sensory functions. Opiates such as codeine are derived from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum (Papaveraceae). Codeine is utilized as a central analgesic, sedative, hypnotic, antinociceptive, and antiperistaltic agent, and is also recommended in certain diseases with incessant coughing.

Indication

Codeine sulfate is a form of this drug that is commonly used. It is available in tablet form and indicated for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain, where the use of an opioid analgesic is appropriate . The solution form is used by itself or combined in a syrup with other drugs and is used as a cough suppressant in adults aged 18 and above , .

Associated Conditions

  • Common Cold
  • Cough
  • Flu caused by Influenza
  • Mild pain
  • Pain
  • Severe Pain
  • Dry cough
  • Moderate Pain
  • Upper respiratory symptoms

Clinical Trials

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Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2015/10/08
Phase 1
Completed
2015/09/11
Phase 4
Completed
2014/11/20
Not Applicable
Completed
2013/05/03
Phase 1
Completed
Institut fuer anwendungsorientierte Forschung und klinische Studien GmbH
2013/02/11
Phase 1
Completed
2012/08/31
Phase 3
Terminated
2012/08/24
Phase 4
Completed
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
2011/07/26
Phase 3
Completed
2011/03/24
Phase 1
Completed
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
2010/12/28
Phase 4
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

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Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Eywa Pharma Inc
71930-056
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
5/20/2021
Rebel Distributors Corp
21695-336
ORAL
10 mg in 5 mL
8/27/2009
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-3011
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
12/28/2023
Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC
80425-0530
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
6/2/2025
Rebel Distributors Corp.
21695-243
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
12/1/2009
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
52544-082
ORAL
30 mg in 1 1
3/1/2021
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-0263
ORAL
10 mg in 5 mL
12/9/2011
PAI Holdings, LLC
0121-0504
ORAL
12 mg in 5 mL
10/16/2023
RxChange Co.
33358-001
ORAL
30 mg in 1 1
11/5/2014
NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
68071-3061
ORAL
30 mg in 1 1
2/10/2021

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Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
TEVA-COTRIDIN
teva canada limited
02169126
Syrup - Oral
10 MG / 5 ML
7/30/1996
SUPPRESS COUGH SYR W.COD.DIPHEN.HCL AMM.CHL.
stanley pharmaceuticals, a division of vita health products inc.
02190575
Syrup - Oral
3.3 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1996
ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, CAFFEINE AND 8 MG CODEINE PHOSPHATE
cellchem pharmaceuticals inc.
00095494
Tablet - Oral
8 MG
12/31/1970
ROBAXISAL C 1/4
glaxosmithkline consumer healthcare ulc
01934783
Tablet - Oral
16.2 MG
12/31/1992
PAINEX TAB 0.5GR
icn canada ltd.
00295124
Tablet - Oral
30 MG / TAB
12/31/1974
ACETAMINOPHEN 325 MG CAFFEINE AND CODEINE
tanta pharmaceuticals inc
02271834
Tablet - Oral
8 MG
N/A
TRIANAL C¼
laboratoire riva inc.
02242406
Capsule - Oral
15 MG
12/22/2006
NOVO-GESIC-C8
novopharm limited
00615528
Tablet - Oral
8 MG
12/31/1985
EXDOL-30
02232389
Tablet - Oral
30 MG
9/1/1998
C2 BUFFERED WITH CODEINE TAB
wampole brands, a division of pangeo pharma (canada) inc.
00693979
Tablet - Oral
8 MG
12/31/1986

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