Codeine 300/30 mg medicine is a pain-relief medication, commonly known as an opioid, analgesic, or painkiller. It can be used to treat pain in adults and suppress cough in children. A common form of this medication is Codeine phosphate which is used to provide relief from mild to moderately severe pain. This Codeine medication available in syrup form is also used for the treatment of coughs. In general, it is produced as a white uncoated tablet consisting of Codeine phosphate hemihydrate, along with the following ingredients: lactose monohydrate, sucrose, maize starch, and magnesium stearate.

Working of Codeine 300/30 mg in the System

Codeine medicine is known as an opioid because the medication attaches and stimulates the opioid receptors present in an individual’s brain that are responsible for transmitting pain signals. The liver metabolizes or converts the medication and it works by affecting the central nervous system’s response to pain throughout the body. It improves overall pain tolerance and reduces the discomfort of pains, aches, and soreness within 30 to 60 minutes of dosage.

When used for the treatment of other conditions such as coughing, Codeine 300/30 mg medication works by reducing activity in the part of the brain responsible for causing coughing. It helps to suppress coughing sensations immediately.

Usage and Dosage of Codeine

We all know that Codeine is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain in adults, but it is also effective in providing relief from other conditions, such as coughing and diarrhea in children. Apart from being a great analgesic medicine, it can also be used as:

• An alternative for milder pain relief medication, especially where paracetamol, ibuprofen, or other analgesics are ineffective.
• A replacement option, especially when reducing dependence on stronger pain relief medication such as Morphine, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, and other opioids.

However, avoid taking Codeine medicine along with other opioid pain relief medicines like Hydrocodone, Lortab, Vicodin, etc.

The recommended daily dosage of Codeine may vary between 15 to 60 mg. It is generally taken orally every 4 to 6 hours intervals or 3 to 4 times a day. The specific dosage depends on the frequency of use and on the user’s health conditions.

• For effective pain relief:

Adults aged 18 years and above need to take 30 to 60 mg of Codeine every 4 hours.

• For treating diarrhea:

Adults of 18 years and older are recommended 15 to 60 mg, 3 to 4 times a day (tablets may be split in half to achieve a 15 mg dose).

• For cough:

To suppress cough, adults are prescribed with 15 to 30 mg of Codeine, 3 to 4 times a day.

• For all other uses:

Dosage is based on short-term use of Codeine 30 mg or 60 mg tablets for up to 3 days and the maximum daily dosage should not exceed 240 mg unless prescribed.

The dosage for Codeine for elderly patients, older than 65 years of age can be equivalent to the recommended dosages for adults. However, this should be reduced if the patient has conditions related to damaged liver or kidneys

Available Doses

Codeine is supplied by a number of manufacturing pharmacies. They target to meet the needs of every individual by providing different forms and doses of Codeine medications. However, on our Rxpharmasmeds web portal we supply the following variants of Codeine:

• Codeine 15 mg
• Codeine 30 mg
• Codeine 300/30 mg
• Codeine 60 mg

Overdosing on Codein 300/30 mg

A codeine overdose can occur when an individual takes more than the normal or recommended dose of Codeine 300/30mg medicine. This can be either by accident or on purpose. Whatever the case may be, a Codeine overdose situation can be depicted by the following symptoms:

• Bluish fingernails and lips
• Breathing problems including shallow breathing, no breathing
• Cold and clammy skin
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Drowsiness, fatigue
• Itching and rashes
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Loss of consciousness
• Low blood pressure,
• Weak pulse
• Muscle twitches
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constricted pupils
• Stomach pain and abdominal pain, etc.

If you take Codeine 300/30 mg in amounts more than prescribed, you may have an emerging addiction. Signs you are getting addicted to Codeine include:

• Strong and uncontrollable cravings for Codeine.
• Need a higher dose to achieve the same effects.
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking Codeine.
• Using Codeine when it is unsafe to do so like driving a car or doing heavy-duty jobs.
• Your drug use causes problems in day-to-day life such as relationships, at work, or at school.
• Being unable to quit or cut down on Codeine usage.

How to Get Codeine 300/30 mg Out of the System

There are certain factors that may slightly increase the speed that Codeine is metabolized and excreted from the individual’s body.

• The first step is to stop using the Codeine drug, although this may be difficult for a physically dependent patient.
• Always consult with your concerned doctor before you stop taking a prescription containing Codeine medication in order to avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
• Your doctor may slowly taper you off the medication or switch you to another alternative pain reliever medicine.
• Once you have safely stopped using the medication, make sure to stay well-hydrated, eat healthily, and get regular physical activities. These lifestyle modifications may help you speed up the rate at which the drug is cleared from your system.