Acetaminophen and Codeine Oral Solution

Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate oral solution is pharmacologically classified as an analgesic.

Acetaminophen, 4´-hydroxyacetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:

C8H9NO2

Codeine phosphate, 7,8-didehydro-4,5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6α-ol phosphate (1: 1) (salt) hemihydrate, a white crystalline powder, is a narcotic analgesic and antitussive. It has the following structural formula:

C18H21NO3•H3PO4•½H2O

Each 5 mL, for oral administration contains:

Acetaminophen…………………….120 mg

Codeine Phosphate…………………..12 mg

Alcohol 7%

In addition the following inactive ingredients are present: Corn syrup, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6, flavor, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium.

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