Brand Name
Codeine Contin
Common Name
codeine controlled release
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02163748 | CODEINE CONTIN 100MG TABLET |
| 02163780 | CODEINE CONTIN 150MG TABLET |
| 02163799 | CODEINE CONTIN 200MG TABLET |
| 02230302 | CODEINE CONTIN 50MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
This medication belongs to the class of medications known as narcotic analgesics (pain relievers). It is used to treat mild-to-moderate long-term (chronic) pain. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The dose varies widely based on needs. Tablets should be taken every 12 hours in order to achieve pain relief. To preserve the long-acting activity of the medication, the tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be chewed or crushed. All tablet strengths, except the 50 mg tablets, may be halved. Half tablets should also be swallowed intact.
This medication may be habit-forming if taken for long periods of time. You may experience withdrawal effects if you stop taking this medication suddenly after extended use. If you plan on stopping the medication, the doctor may want you to reduce the dose gradually to reduce the severity of withdrawal effects.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
50 mg
Each blue, round, film-coated tablet, with "PF" printed on one side and "CC 50" on the other side, contains codeine monohydrate 26.5 mg and codeine sulfate trihydrate 31.35 mg (each equivalent to codeine anhydrous 25 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxyethyl cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, stearyl alcohol and talc; film coating: Opadry Blue Y-5-10544: FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.
100 mg
Each yellow, round, scored, film-coated tablet, with "PF" imprinted on one side and "CC 100" on the other side, contains codeine monohydrate 53 mg and codeine sulfate trihydrate 62.7 mg (each equivalent to codeine anhydrous 50 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxyethyl cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, stearyl alcohol and talc; film coating: Opadry Yellow Y-5-2036: D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.
150 mg
Each red, round, scored, film-coated tablet, with "PF" imprinted on one side and "CC 150" on the other side, contains codeine monohydrate 79.5 mg and codeine sulfate trihydrate 94.1 mg (each equivalent to codeine anhydrous 75 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxyethyl cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, stearyl alcohol and talc; film coating: Opadry Red Y-5-1842: FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.
200 mg
Each orange, caplet-shaped, scored, film-coated tablet, with "PF" imprinted on one side and "CC 200" on the other side, contains codeine monohydrate 106 mg and codeine sulfate trihydrate 125.4 mg (each equivalent to codeine anhydrous 100 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxyethyl cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, stearyl alcohol and talc; film coating: Opadry Orange Y-5-2467: FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Codeine controlled release should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to narcotic analgesics or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- has a head injury or increased pressure inside the head or spinal cord
- has acute alcoholism or delirium tremens
- has acute asthma or other obstructive airway disease
- has acute respiratory depression
- has convulsive (seizure) disorders
- has cor pulmonale
- has severe central nervous system (CNS) depression
- has surgical abdomen (a serious abdomen condition that usually requires surgery)
- has taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) within the past 14 days
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