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Ascomp W. Codeine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CIII
General Description
Codeine phosphate 30mg, butalbital 50mg, aspirin 325mg, caffeine 40mg; caps.
Pharmacological Class
Opioid + barbiturate + salicylate + stimulant.
How Supplied
Caps—100, 500
Manufacturer
Ascomp W. Codeine Indications
Indications
Tension (or muscle contraction) headache.
Ascomp W. Codeine Dosage and Administration
Adult
1–2 caps every 4 hours, as needed; max 6 caps/day. Use lowest effective dose for shortest period of time.
Children
Not recommended.
Ascomp W. Codeine Contraindications
Contraindications
NSAID allergy. Porphyria. Bleeding or coagulation disorders. Peptic ulcer.
Ascomp W. Codeine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ascomp W. Codeine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Renal or hepatic impairment; monitor liver/renal function tests. Acute abdomen. Asthma. Bleeding disorders. Head injury. Increased intracranial pressure. Impaired thyroid or adrenocortical function. GI or GU obstruction. Ultra-rapid metabolizers of codeine (may experience overdose symptoms). Drug abusers. Elderly. Debilitated. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ascomp W. Codeine Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ascomp W. Codeine Interactions
Interactions
CNS effects may be enhanced by MAOIs. Concomitant corticosteroids: withdrawal of corticosteroid may result in salicylism. May potentiate oral anticoagulants, oral antidiabetics and insulin, 6-mercaptopurine and methotrexate, NSAIDs, other narcotic analgesics, alcohol, general anesthetics, tranquilizers, sedative-hypnotics, other CNS depressants. May diminish effects of uricosuric agents.
Ascomp W. Codeine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, intoxicated feeling, GI upset/pain.
Ascomp W. Codeine Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ascomp W. Codeine Note
Not Applicable
Ascomp W. Codeine Patient Counseling
See Literature
