Kodeiin

Codeine is a naturally occurring opiate alkaloid found in the opium poppy (*Papaver somniferum*), first discovered by Pierre Jean Robiquet in 1832. It functions primarily as a prodrug of morphine, making it a relatively weak opioid in its own right. Codeine is used medically as an analgesic, antitussive, and antidiarrheal. It is frequently available over-the-counter in combination with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and cold water extraction is commonly employed to separate codeine from these potentially harmful additives.

Also known as: Act, Dmo

Classification

Chemical: Medicine
Chemical: Morphinan
Chemical: Opioid
Psychoactive: Depressant
Tag: Alkaloid
Tag: Common
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Phenothiazine antihistamine
Tag: Sedative
Tag: substituted morphinan

Effects

Pain Relief
Physical Euphoria
Itchiness
Respiratory Depression
Sedation
Cough Suppression
Cognitive Euphoria
Anxiety Suppression
Compulsive Redosing
Dissociation
Euphoria
Motor Control Loss
Dulled Perception
Dehydration
Visual Acuity Suppression
Increased Music Appreciation
Internal Hallucination
Cognitive Dysphoria

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

Heavy: 150-200 mg
Light: 50 – 100 mg
Common: 100 – 150 mg
Strong: 150 – 200 mg
Threshold: 50 mg

Duration

Onset: 0.5-0.75 h
Comeup: 1-2 h
Peak: 3-5 h
Offset: 2-4 h
After Effects: 1-12 h

Harm Reduction

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Sources

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