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What does codeine mean?

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Noun
  1. (pharmacology) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and cough suppressant; often mixed with aspirin etc.
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If this does not work the second step is to continue these drugs and add a weak synthetic opium imitator such as codeine or oxycodone.
Ibuprofen or acetaminophen with or without codeine often controls pain in a child younger than six years.
Occasionally, antidiarrhoeals such as codeine phosphate or loperamide may be required.
He asked for a list of drugs, but Mrs Patel could only provide codeine linctus, which can be used by heroin addicts.
You should take warm baths and take painkillers if necessary, but avoid painkillers containing codeine as these often have side effects.
Some people react to codeine with stomach upset, including nausea and indigestion.

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