Codeine

General Information

Classification: Depressant

Codeine is an opiate used in the treatment of pain and to reduce coughing. It occurs naturally in the opium poppy and as such has a long history of human use.

Dosage

Light: 50-100mg Common: 100-150mg Heavy: 150-200mg (Note: The ceiling effect differs from person to person, but it seems to fall between 400-600mg)

Duration

Onset: 30-45 minutes Duration: 3-6 hours After-effects: undefined

Effects

Common

• drowsiness
• constipation

Less common

• itching
• nausea
• vomiting
• dry mouth
• miosis
• orthostatic
• hypotension
• urinary retention
• depression
• coughing

Rare

• anaphylaxis
• seizure
• acute pancreatitis
• respiratory depression.

Harm Reduction

Avoid: People seeking codeine experiences from medications that contain acetaminophen (paracetamol) may be putting themselves at risk for acetaminophen-related complications such as liver damage.