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Codeine Information

Codeine is an opioid pain reliever used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing.  Codeine is available as a single-ingredient product, or in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin, and in some cough and cold medications.

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