Codeine is an opioid analgesic, which stimulates opiate receptors in the central nervous system; it also causes respiratory depression, peripheral vasodilatation, inhibition of intestinal peristalsis, stimulation of chemioreceptors that cause vomiting and inhibition of cough reflex.
Kodeine fosfat 15 mg tablets are indicated in:
• the relief of mild to moderate pain;
• the relief of dry cough (non-productive);
• simple diarrhea; it does not replace oral rehydration therapy (symptomatic treatment).