Comparing Codeine vs Robitussin Cough & Allergy
| Codeine | Robitussin Cough & Allergy (chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine) |
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| Codeine | Robitussin Cough & Allergy (chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine) |
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Prescription only
Codeine is used to relieve mild-to-moderate pain where treatment with an opioid is appropriate. However, it is addictive, may cause constipation and drowsiness, and its pain-relieving effects vary... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Robitussin Cough & Allergy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Codeine | More about (chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine) | ||||||||
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Codeine has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 70 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Other chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine brands include: Albatussin SR, Atuss DM, Atuss DR, Balamine DM, Bronkids, C-Phen DM, C-Phen DM Drops, Cardec DM, Cardec DM Drops, Centergy DM, Ceron-DM, Ceron-DM Drops, Cerose DM, Coldtuss-DR, Corfen-DM, CP Dec DM, CP Dec-DM Drops, DCP Drops, De-Chlor DM, De-Chlor DR, Dec-Chlorphen DM, Dec-Chlorphen DM Drops, Dex PC, DM-PE-Chlor, Donatussin DM, Donatussin DM Drops, Ed A-Hist DM, ED DM, EndaCof Drops, Father John's Medicine Plus, Gencontuss, Giltuss Allergy Plus, Giltuss Allergy Plus Cough & Congestion, Giltuss Children's Allergy Plus Cough & Congestion, HistadecDM, Maxichlor PEH DM, NeoTuss Plus, NoHist DM, PE-Hist DM, Phenabid DM, RE DCP Drops, Ricotuss View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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3.5 hours |
30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 524 drugs are known to interact with Codeine:
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A total of 570 drugs are known to interact with Robitussin Cough & Allergy:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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July 16, 2009 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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