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Codeine - Controlled substance: Encyclopedia II - Codeine - Controlled substance

In the United States, codeine is regulated by the Controlled Substances Act. It is a Schedule II controlled substance for pain-relief products containing codeine alone. In combination with aspirin or acetaminophen (paracetamol) it is listed as Schedule III. Codeine is also available outside the United States as an over-the-counter medication (Schedule V) in liquid cough-relief formulations. Internationally, codeine is a Schedule II drug under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.[1] In the United Kingdom, codeine is regulated by the ...

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Codeine, Codeine - Indications, Codeine - Controlled substance, Codeine - Pharmacokinetics, Codeine - Pharmacology, Codeine - Adverse effects, Codeine - Recreational use

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Codeine: Encyclopedia II - Codeine - Controlled substance

Codeine - Controlled substance

In the United States, codeine is regulated by the Controlled Substances Act. It is a Schedule II controlled substance for pain-relief products containing codeine alone. In combination with aspirin or acetaminophen (paracetamol) it is listed as Schedule III. Codeine is also available outside the United States as an over-the-counter medication (Schedule V) in liquid cough-relief formulations. Internationally, codeine is a Schedule II drug under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.[1]

In the United Kingdom, codeine is regulated by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; it is a Class B Drug.

In Australia and Canada, codeine is regulated, however it is available without prescription in combination preparations from licensed pharmacists in doses up to 12.5 mg/tablets.

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