Buy codeine phosphate uk

buy Codeine phosphate UK is a painkiller that is part of a group of medicines called opiates. It’s used to treat pain, for example, after an operation or an injury. It’s also used for ongoing pain when painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin have not worked. Codeine is also used to treat diarrhoea.

It works in the central nervous system and the brain to block pain signals to the rest of the body. It also reduces the anxiety and stress caused by pain.

Codeine is available on prescription and comes as tablets, a liquid you swallow and as an injection. Codeine injections are usually only given in hospital.

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You can also buy lower-strength codeine from a pharmacy. It comes mixed with paracetamol (co-codamol) or with aspirin (co-codaprin) or with ibuprofen (Nurofen Plus).

Pharmacies also sell codeine as a syrup (linctus) to treat dry coughs.

Key facts
The most common side effects of codeine are constipation, feeling sick (nausea) and feeling sleepy.
It’s possible to become addicted to codeine, but your doctor will explain how to reduce the risks of this happening.
If you need to take codeine for more than a few weeks, your treatment plan may include details of how and when to stop taking this medicine.
It may be best not to drink alcohol while taking codeine as you’re more likely to get side effects like feeling sleepy.
Do not give codeine to children under 12. Only give codeine to children aged 12 to 18 if everyday painkillers, like paracetamol and ibuprofen, have not worked.

Adults and children aged 12 and older can take codeine. But only give codeine to children (aged 12 to 18 years) if everyday painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen have not worked.

Who may not be able to take codeine

Codeine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it’s safe for you, tell your doctor before starting the medicine if you have:

• ever had an allergic reaction to codeine or any other medicine
• a lung problem
• a head injury
• adrenal gland problems
• a condition which causes seizures or fits
• an addiction to alcohol
• an underactive thyroid gland
• kidney or liver problems
• gallstones
• an enlarged prostate
• low blood pressure
• myasthenia gravis, a rare illness that causes muscle weakness
• symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a bowel condition
• been trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding – codeine is not generally recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding