Cocet Plus
Generic name:acetaminophen and codeine phosphate
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.
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The Cocet Plus brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Cocet Plus Description
Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate are supplied in tablet form for oral administration.
Acetaminophen, 4’-hydroxy-acetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:
C8H9NO2 M.W. 151.16
Codeine phosphate occurs as fine, white, needle-shaped crystals, or white, crystalline powder, is a narcotic analgesic and antitussive. Its chemical name is: 7,8-didehydro-4, 5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6α-ol phosphate (1:1)(salt) hemihydrate. It has the following structural formula:
C18H21NO3 · H3PO4 · 1/2 H2O
Each tablet for oral administration, contains acetaminophen and codeine phosphate in the following strengths:
Acetaminophen.....……. 650 mg
Codeine Phosphate.....……. 60 mg
(Warning: May be habit-forming)
In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, , crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch and stearic acid.
