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Codeine overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Methylmorphine overdose

Definition of Codeine overdose:

Codeine is a prescription painkiller.

Codeine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Codeine

Where Found:

  • Actifed with codeine
  • Empirin #3
  • Gelonida
  • Oxa forte
  • Robitussin A-C
  • Tylenol #3
  • Voltaren forte

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.