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Acetaminophen and Codeine (a set a mee' noe fen) (koe' deen)

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Other names: Capital and Codeine, Phenaphen with Codeine (No.3 and No.4) | More

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Why is this medication prescribed?

This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How should this medication be used?

The combination of acetaminophen and codeine comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 6 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take acetaminophen and codeine exactly as directed.

Codeine can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.

Other names

Capital and Codeine®
Phenaphen with Codeine (No.3 and No.4)®

Tylenol with Codeine (No. 2, No. 3, No. 4)®

Last Revised January 09, 2007

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