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Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate is used to treat various conditions, such as muscle aches, back pain, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and toothache. 

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Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate is primarily administered orally. The dose and duration will depend on what you take it for and how well it helps your symptoms. 

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Warnings

In malnourishment cases, the medicine is poorly absorbed, accumulating unused medicine in your blood. This medication may cause severe gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) bleeding and perforation (holes) after prolonged usage. 

Precautions

Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate should be used with extreme caution if you have malnourishment. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

Side Effects

Serious side effects of Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate include breathing trouble, chest pain, fast heartbeat, swelling, agitation, high body temperature, trouble walking, stiff muscles, and mental changes such as confusion. Common side effects of this medication are nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, and sleepiness. 

Word Of Advice

Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate with or without food. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets.  Do not take in larger doses than prescribed by your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol with this medicine, as it can worsen your dizziness. Keep this medicine away from children and pets. If your condition does not improve in one week or is associated with fever, rash, or breathing difficulty, consult your doctor. Avoid consumption of foods containing caffeine and/or drinks such as tea, chocolate, and coffee since it leads to excessive dizziness and sleepiness.

Frequently Asked Question

• Is Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate a habit-forming medicine?
• No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate.

• How long does it take for Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate to take effect?
• Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate relieves pain and cramps within 1 hour.

• What are the most common side effects of receiving Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate?
• The most common side effects of Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate is dizziness, excess sleepiness, stomach upset, nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and/or peripheral edema (swelling in legs/arms). Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

• How long do the effects of Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate last?
• The duration of action of Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate is about 6 hours.

• What if you forget to take Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate?
• If you miss a dose of Acetaminophen + Codeine phosphate, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.