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Apap With Codeine

Generic Name:acetaminophen with codeine

Other Brand Names: Capital with codeine, Phenaphen with codeine, Tylenol with codeine

Revised:4/2/2000

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Special Precautions

Like any narcotic, codeine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or attempt any activity that requires coordination and judgement.

Older people may be more susceptible to this reaction.

Lightheadedness or dizziness could make walking dangerous. Never stand up suddenly, as it may make you feel faint.

Long-term use of acetaminophen and codeine has drawbacks since codeine may be habit forming if you take it regularly.

Do not increase the dose on your own in a quest to achieve greater pain relief. But don't play the hero by skipping doses during an acute crisis.

Pain is more easily managed if it can be nipped in the bud instead of trying to play catch up when it has gotten out of control.