Codeine Phosphate is a prescription opioid analgesic (painkiller) made by Teva. Each tablet contains 30 mg of codeine phosphate and is used medically for relief of certain types of pain and other symptoms. It belongs to a class of medicines called opioids.
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Moderate pain relief when other painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen alone are insufficient.
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Short-term relief of troublesome cough if not responding to other treatments.
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Diarrhoea management in some cases (less common).
