Acetaminophen-Codeine

( Tylenol-Codeine No.3 )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: May 22, 2023

Drug Details

Generic Name:

Acetaminophen and codeine

Common Brands:

Tylenol with Codeine, Capital & Codeine

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

To relieve pain

Forms:

Tablet, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

High blood pressure
Heart failure
Heart attack
Diabetic nephropathy

Controlled Status:

Schedule III controlled substance

Acetaminophen-Codeine Drug Class

Acetaminophen (ah-set-ah-mee-noe-fen) is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). Codeine (koh-deen) is an opioid medicine.

Acetaminophen-Codeine Age Range

Acetaminophen-codeine is approved for use in adults. This medicine is not safe for children. Accidentally taking even one dose of acetaminophen-codeine can result in fatal respiratory depression in children.

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