CODRIX™
(Acetaminophen
and Codeine Phosphate
Tablets, USP)
Rx Only
DESCRIPTION
Acetaminophen and codeine is supplied in tablet form for oral administration.
Acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanalide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:
Codeine phosphate, 7,8-didehydro-4,5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6α-ol phosphate (1:1) (salt) hemihydrate, a white crystalline powder, is a narcotic analgesic and antitussive. It has the following structural formula:
Each tablet contains:
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Codeine phosphate 15 mg
In addition each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: Colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch and stearic acid.
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