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Acetaminophen With Codeine

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

Revised:4/2/2000

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  • Overview
  • Side Effects and Interactions
  • Taking the Medicine
  • Special Precautions

    •   Taking the Medicine

    Some people react to codeine with nausea or vomiting.
    Taking it with food may reduce stomach upset.

    Nausea, dizziness and other common reactions may be less troublesome if you lie down for awhile.
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