How should I use this medication?Īcetaminophen with codeine comes in a variety of different strengths and dosage forms. If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. For brands that may still be available, search under acetaminophen - codeine. Tylenol with Codeine Elixir is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.ĭo not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here.

This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Acetaminophen works by raising your pain threshold. This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.Ĭodeine works by acting on the central nervous system to block pain signals, increasing the ability to tolerate pain. Codeine belongs to the family of medications known as opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers). Acetaminophen belongs to the group of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). This combination product contains two medications: acetaminophen and codeine. How does this medication work? What will it do for me?

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