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Suggest Dosage For Codeine Phosphate
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Tue, 22 Aug 2017
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Tue, 22 Aug 2017
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Question : Had a wrist operation yesterday . We were given Codien Phosphate, I stupidly asked my husband to sort my dosage, he read box wrong I have had 7 doses of 60 mg since 6am this morning obviously shant take any more. Can I take Paracetimol in a few hours. My last dose of Codien was, here in UK was at 6.pm so in 12 hours 420 mg
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
The maximum dose of codeine phosphate for an adult is generally 240 mg in a 24 hour period. If you need something for pain at this point, yes, paracetamol would be fine, providing the codeine preparation you have been taking did not also contain paracetamol or acetaminophen (same thing).
I also recommend calling the prescribing doctor, as he/she may want to give you naloxone (an opiate antagonist) to decrease the dosage in your body. Most likely the excess codeine will not cause you harm, but please do let your doctor know what is going on.
I hope this information helps.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
The maximum dose of codeine phosphate for an adult is generally 240 mg in a 24 hour period. If you need something for pain at this point, yes, paracetamol would be fine, providing the codeine preparation you have been taking did not also contain paracetamol or acetaminophen (same thing).
I also recommend calling the prescribing doctor, as he/she may want to give you naloxone (an opiate antagonist) to decrease the dosage in your body. Most likely the excess codeine will not cause you harm, but please do let your doctor know what is going on.
I hope this information helps.
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