¿Qué es Acetaminophen-Codeine?

Si sufres de dolor moderado a severo, tu médico podría recetarte acetaminofén con codeína #3. Esta medicación ha sido utilizada para tratar el dolor muscular, postquirúrgico y dental. Se debe tener cuidado al usar acetaminofén con codeína #3 ya que puede crear hábito. El acetaminofén con codeína #3 solo debe tomarse bajo la supervisión de un médico experimentado.

Side Effects

• Trouble breathing, blue lips or nails
• Extreme drowsiness or confusion
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Warnings

• This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, adrenal problems (including Addison disease), or breathing problems (including sleep apnea). Tell your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, stomach problems, an underactive thyroid, or a history of head injury or brain damage. Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to sulfites or if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)Serious skin reactions
• This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
• This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day.