codeine sulfate

Frequently asked questions

What does Codeine Sulfate treat?

Codeine Sulfate (Codeine Sulfate) may be used to treat cough, pain, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Codeine Sulfate work?

Codeine Sulfate is a opioid agonist. Opioid agonists bind opioid receptors (mainly mu receptors) on nerves in the brain and spinal cord, dampening the release of pain-signaling chemicals so fewer pain messages reach the brain, which relieves moderate to severe pain.

How is Codeine Sulfate rated?

pharmaranks gives Codeine Sulfate a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Codeine Sulfate cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $20.44 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Codeine Sulfate?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Codeine Sulfate. To pay less, Codeine Sulfate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Codeine Sulfate?

Codeine Sulfate is marketed by Hikma. You can see Hikma's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Codeine Sulfate a brand-name or generic drug?

Codeine Sulfate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Codeine Sulfate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Codeine Sulfate available over the counter?

No. Codeine Sulfate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Codeine Sulfate come in?

Codeine Sulfate is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Codeine Sulfate?

Codeine Sulfate is classified as opioid agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Codeine Sulfate FDA-registered?

Codeine Sulfate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA202245. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Codeine Sulfate been recalled by the FDA?

Codeine Sulfate has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Codeine Sulfate safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Codeine Sulfate a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.