Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘analgesics’ used to treat acute or short-term painful conditions in adults. Pain is a widely used term to describe an unpleasant feeling or discomfort. It ranges from mild to severe. The severity of the pain depends on the underlying condition. Depending on pain duration, it is also classified as acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term). Acute pain, if left untreated, can result in chronic pain in some conditions.

It contains codeine, which belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’. It also works by preventing pain signals from being transmitted along the nerves to the brain.

You should take this medicine exactly as the doctor prescribed it. The common side-effects of Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet are dizziness, drowsiness, headache, feeling sick (nausea), constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, abdominal pain, low body temperature, blurred or double vision, low blood pressure, and slow or fast heartbeat. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet is not recommended to take Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have if you are suffering a head injury or increased pressure in the brain, severe breathing problems, severe liver, kidney, heart failure, history of heart attack or stroke, acute alcoholism, diarrhoea due to inflammation of the bowel or poisoning and problems with blood circulation. Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet is a habit-forming drug, so there is a risk of dependence on Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet . So, before stopping Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet , contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors, or general unwell feelings. It is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects. Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet is used to provide relief from acute painful conditions in adults. It contains codeine, which belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’. Codeine works by preventing pain signals from being transmitted along the nerves to the brain.

• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Changes in mood
• Nightmares
• Depression
• Restlessness/excitement
• Headache
• Hallucinations (seeing, feeling, or hearing things that are not there)
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Abdominal pain
• Low body temperature
• Blurred or double vision
• Palpitations
• Low blood pressure
• Slow or fast heartbeat

Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet is not recommended to take Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have if you are suffering a head injury or increased pressure in the brain, severe breathing problems, severe liver, kidney, heart failure, history of heart attack or stroke, acute alcoholism, diarrhoea due to inflammation of the bowel or poisoning and problems with blood circulation. Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet is a habit-forming drug, so there is a risk of dependence on Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet . So, before stopping Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet , contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors, or general unwell feelings. It is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects. Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert. Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) and Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet is not recommended simultaneously. If you notice chest pain, breathing difficulties, weakness, or slurry speech, STOP the medication and immediately inform your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet  is known to interact with some medicines used to relieve anxiety (lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam), anticonvulsant medication (pregabalin), an atypical antipsychotic medication (quetiapine), narcotic analgesic medication (oxycodone), and medicines used to treat depression (linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline)

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase dizziness and the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with impaired GI motility, infectious diarrhoea, liver disease, prematurity, acute alcohol intoxication, drug dependence, gastrointestinal obstruction, hypotension, intracranial pressure and respiratory depression.

• LORAZEPAM
• DIAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• PREGABALIN
• QUETIAPINE
• OXYCODONE
• LINEZOLID
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• SELEGILINE

• Physical activity helps strengthen muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating nutritious food.
• Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help reduce inflammation and swelling.
• Follow heat or cold therapy, and apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20 minutes regularly.
• Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids, such as soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea, help reduce inflammation.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Do not stop taking Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet abruptly. It may cause withdrawal reactions such as restlessness, difficulty speaking, agitation, anxiety, palpitations (pounding or racing heart), increased blood pressure, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, tremors, and sweating. The doctor gradually reduces the dose before completely stopping the medicine.
• Please do not increase the dose or use it frequently without consulting your doctor, leading to addiction.
• It is not recommended to take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) and Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet simultaneously. You should wait 14 days after discontinuing MAOI before using the Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet .
• Inform your doctor that you are taking Codeine Sulphate 15 mg Tablet before undergoing any surgery, medical or dental treatment.

Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, and it might be constant or long-term (chronic) or short-term (acute). The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific body area). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know something is wrong in the body and helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, and arthritis.