What codeine is for. Codeine is a type of strong painkiller called an opioid. It\’s used to treat pain, for example after an operation or an injury. Codeine phosphate may be given orally in doses of 15 mg – 60 mg every 4 – 6 hours as needed. Page 2. NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET. New Zealand Data Sheet. Page 2 of … Description. Codeine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). 2010 Carisoprodol 200 mg/Aspirin 325 mg/Codeine Phosphate 16 mg Capsules is a compounded medication designed to alleviate muscle pain, tension headaches, and mild to … a) The sub-licensee is only permitted to access SNOMED CT® using this software (or service) for the purpose of exploring and evaluating the terminology. Because of the risks associated with the use of opioids, Paracetamol/Codeine. GH 500/30 should only be used in patients for whom other treatment options,. Codeine is used to manage mild to moderate pain, where treatment with an opioid is appropriate, and when other pain treatments such as non- … All combination codeine products will be reclassified as prescription-only medicines on 5 November, 2020. This change has been made to …