{"id":109,"date":"2025-10-23T23:46:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healiz.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=109"},"modified":"2025-10-27T22:58:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T22:58:55","slug":"codeine-phosphate-30mg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/healiz.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/codeine-phosphate-30mg\/","title":{"rendered":"Codeine Phosphate 30mg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"885\">How It Works<\/strong><br data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\" \/>Codeine acts on the brain and spinal cord\u2019s <em data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\">opioid receptors<\/em>, dulling how pain signals are sent and how strongly they\u2019re felt.<br data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\" \/>It doesn\u2019t remove the pain completely, but it takes the edge off, helping you to feel more comfortable and rest.<br data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\" \/>Once swallowed, your body partly converts codeine into morphine, which is what provides most of the pain-relieving effect.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1346\"><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1291\">Typical Use and Dosage<\/strong><br data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\" \/>Codeine should be taken <strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1343\">exactly as prescribed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1431\">Adults: usually <strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1417\">one or two 30 mg tablets every four to six hours<\/strong>, as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1497\">Do not take more than <strong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1494\">240 mg (eight tablets) in 24 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1546\">Always swallow the tablets whole with water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1617\">Taking them with or just after food can help reduce stomach upset.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1833\">This medicine is normally for <strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1700\">short-term use only (no longer than three days)<\/strong> unless your doctor has said otherwise.<br data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\" \/>If pain lasts longer, you\u2019ll need a review \u2014 long-term use raises the risk of dependence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1942\"><strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1865\">Possible Side Effects<\/strong><br data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\" \/>Like all opioids, codeine can cause side-effects.<br data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\" \/>Common ones include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2048\">\n<li data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1970\">\n<p data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1970\">Drowsiness or dizziness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1987\">\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1987\">Constipation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2020\">\n<p data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2020\">Nausea or mild stomach upset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2048\">\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2048\">Sweating or a dry mouth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2087\">More serious effects (less common):<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2211\">\n<li data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2117\">\n<p data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2117\">Slow or shallow breathing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2185\">\n<p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2185\">Severe allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2211\">\n<p data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2211\">Confusion or fainting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2386\">If any severe reaction happens, seek medical help straight away.<br data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\" \/>To help prevent constipation, drink plenty of water and include fibre in your diet while taking codeine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2501\"><strong data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2432\">Precautions and Who Should Avoid It<\/strong><br data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2435\" \/>Tell your prescriber or pharmacist before taking codeine if you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2771\">\n<li data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2560\">\n<p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2560\">Have <strong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2519\">asthma<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2529\">COPD<\/strong>, or other breathing problems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2604\">\n<p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2604\">Suffer from <strong data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2602\">liver or kidney disease<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2673\">\n<p data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2673\">Are <strong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2640\">pregnant or breastfeeding<\/strong> (codeine can pass to the baby)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2720\">\n<p data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2720\">Have had <strong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2702\">head injuries<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2718\">epilepsy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2771\">\n<p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2771\">Drink alcohol regularly or use other sedatives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2981\">Avoid alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness, as they can intensify the sedative effect.<br data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2875\" \/>Because codeine may make you sleepy, don\u2019t drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2981\"><strong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3025\">Legal and Safety Information (UK)<\/strong><br data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3028\" \/>Codeine Phosphate 30 mg is a <strong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3093\">Prescription-Only Medicine (POM)<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3127\">Class B controlled drug<\/strong> under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.<br data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3166\" \/>It can only be supplied by a <strong data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3221\">registered UK pharmacy<\/strong> on a valid prescription.<br data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3249\" \/>Lower-strength forms (for example, co-codamol 8\/500) are available from pharmacies without prescription, but 30 mg tablets are prescription-only.<br data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3397\" \/>Never buy opioids from unregulated sources online \u2014 counterfeit products are common and potentially dangerous.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2981\"><strong data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3527\">Storage<\/strong><br data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3530\" \/>Keep tablets in their original packaging below 25 \u00b0C, away from heat, moisture, and light.<br data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3623\" \/>Store out of sight and reach of children.<br data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3667\" \/>Return unused or expired tablets to a pharmacy for safe disposal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2981\"><strong data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3752\">Summary<\/strong><br data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3755\" \/>Codeine Phosphate 30 mg is a moderate-strength opioid painkiller used for short-term relief of pain that other medicines can\u2019t manage.<br data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3892\" \/>It works by dulling the pain signals in your brain, providing a sense of relief and calm.<br data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3984\" \/>Always use it exactly as prescribed, avoid alcohol, and speak to your doctor if the pain continues or side-effects become troublesome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Codeine Phosphate 30 mg tablets contain <em data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"418\">codeine phosphate<\/em>, an <strong 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