Label: ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE tablet

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: CIII
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated March 24, 2025

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  • BOXED WARNING (What is this?)

    BOXED WARNING

    WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE TABLETS, USP 

    Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse

    Because the use of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death, assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing and reassess all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions (see Warnings).

    Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression

    Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur with use of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets, especially during initiation or following a dosage increase. To reduce the risk of respiratory depression, proper dosing and titration of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets are essential [see Warnings]. 


    Accidental Ingestion

    Accidental ingestion of even one dose of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets, especially by children, can result in a fatal overdose of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate (see Warnings).

    Risks From Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 

    Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate (see Warnings, Drug Interactions).

    Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)

    If opioid use is required for an extended period of time in a pregnant woman, advise the patient of the risk of NOWS, which may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated. Ensure that management by neonatology experts will be available at delivery (see Warnings).

    Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)

    Healthcare providers are strongly encouraged to complete a REMS-compliant education program and to counsel patients and caregivers on serious risks, safe use, and the importance of reading the Medication Guide with each prescription (see Warnings).

    Ultra-Rapid Metabolism of Codeine and Other Risk Factors for Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression in Children

    Life-threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred in children who received codeine. Most of the reported cases occurred following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy and many of the children had evidence of being ultra-rapid metabolizers of codeine due to a cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 polymorphism (see WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS; Information for Patients /Caregivers, Nursing Mothers). Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets are contraindicated in children younger than 12 years of age and in children younger than 18 years of age following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Avoid the use of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets in adolescents 12 to 18 years of age who have other risk factors that may increase their sensitivity to the respiratory depressant effects of codeine (see WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS).

    Interactions with Drugs Affecting Cytochrome P450 Isoenzymes

    The effects of concomitant use or discontinuation of CYP3A4 inducers, CYP3A4 inhibitors, or CYP2D6 inhibitors with codeine are complex. Use of CYP3A4 inducers, CYP3A4 inhibitors, or CYP2D6 inhibitors with acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets requires careful consideration of the effects on the parent drug, codeine, and the active metabolite, morphine (see WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS: DRUG INTERACTIONS).

    Hepatotoxicity
    Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of acetaminophen at doses that exceed 4,000 milligrams per day, and often involve more than one acetaminophen-containing product (see WARNINGS).

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  • DESCRIPTION
    Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Tablets, USP are supplied in tablet form for oral administration. Acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline ...
  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    Mechanism of ActionCodeine is an opioid agonist relatively selective for the mu-opioid receptor, but with a much weaker affinity than morphine. The analgesic properties of codeine have been ...
  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets are indicated for the management of mild to moderate pain, where treatment with an opioid is appropriate and for which alternative treatments are ...
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets are contraindicated for: · All children younger than 12 years of age (see - WARNINGS) · Post-operative management in children younger than ...
  • WARNINGS
    Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse - Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets contain codeine. Codeine in combination with acetaminophen, is a Schedule III controlled substance. As an opioid ...
  • PRECAUTIONS
    Risks of Driving and Operating Machinery - Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets may impair the mental or physical abilities needed to perform potentially hazardous activities such as ...
  • ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following serious adverse reactions are described, or described in greater detail, in other sections: · Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse (see - WARNINGS) · Life-Threatening ...
  • DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
    Controlled Substance - Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets contain codeine. Codeine in combination with acetaminophen, is a Schedule III controlled substance. Abuse - Acetaminophen and ...
  • OVERDOSAGE
    Following an acute overdosage, toxicity may result from codeine or acetaminophen. Clinical Presentation - Codeine - Acute overdose with codeine can be manifested by respiratory ...
  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    Important Dosage and Administration Instructions - Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets should be prescribed only by healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable about the use of opioids ...
  • HOW SUPPLIED
    Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Tablets USP, 300 mg/30 mg contain acetaminophen 300 mg and codeine phosphate 30 mg. The tablets are white colored, round flat-faced beveled edge, debossed one ...
  • Medication Guide
    Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Tablets USP, CIII - (a seet' a min' oh fen and koe' deen fos' fate) Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets are: · A strong ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    DRUG: ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE - GENERIC: acetaminophen and codeine phosphate - DOSAGE: TABLET - ADMINSTRATION: ORAL - NDC: 70518-2628-0 - NDC: 70518-2628-1 - COLOR: white - SHAPE: ROUND - SCORE: No ...
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