noun
- a narcotic drug derived from opium, used medicinally as a painkiller and cough suppressant
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed codeine for her severe back pain.
- Codeine is commonly found in prescription cough syrups.
- Many pain medications contain a combination of acetaminophen and codeine.
- The pharmacy requires a prescription for any medication containing codeine.
- Codeine can cause drowsiness and should not be taken before driving.
- Some people are allergic to codeine and cannot take opioid-based medications.