Pseudoephedrine and Codeine Syrup
Generic name: codeine phosphate and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: syrup
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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Antitussive • Decongestant
Sugar free • Alcohol free • Dye free
Pseudoephedrine and Codeine Syrup Description
Pseudoephedrine & Codeine Liquid is a sugar free, alcohol free, dye free, gluten free, grape-flavored antitussive/decongestant liquid for oral administration.
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Inactive Ingredients: Benzoic Acid USP Powder, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Grape Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Methyl Paraben, Natural Masking Flavor, Propyl Paraben, Saccharin Sodium, Sorbitol.
Codeine Phosphate is an alkaloid, obtained from opium or prepared from morphine by methylation. Codeine phosphate occurs as fine, white, needle-shaped crystals, or white, crystalline powder. It is affected by light. Its chemical name is: 7,8-didehydro-4, 5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6α-ol phosphate (1:1) (salt) hemihydrate. Its structure is as follows:
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