Tylenol with Codeine (Codeine / Acetaminophen) - Description

DESCRIPTION

Each tablet contains:

No. 3 Codeine Phosphate................. 30 mg

Acetaminophen.............................. 300 mg

No. 4 Codeine Phosphate .................. 60 mg

Acetaminophen............................... 300 mg

Each 5 mL of elixir contains:

Codeine Phosphate......................... 12 mg

Acetaminophen.............................. 120 mg

Alcohol 7%

Inactive ingredients: tablets--powdered cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium metabisulfite **/*, pregelatinized starch, starch (corn); elixir--alcohol, citric acid, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural and artificial flavors, FD&C Yellow No. 6.

Acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic which occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder, possessing a slightly bitter taste. Its structure is as follows:

C₈ H₉ NO₂ M.W. 151.16

Codeine 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- 4,5(alpha)-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6(alpha)-ol phosphate (1:1) (salt) hemihydrate. Its structure is as follows:

C₁₈ H₂₁ NO₃.H₃ PO₄.¹/₂ H₂ O M.W. 406.37

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