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Codeine

Codeine Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 20, 2024

The average cost for 30 tablets of 30mg of Codeine is $19.34 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 55.53% off the average retail price of $43.49.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

15mg

30 tablets

$19.02

$0.63

30mg

30 tablets

$19.34

$0.64

60mg

60 tablets

$33.50

$0.56

Avg retail price
$36.45(Save 47.82%)
GoodRx discount
$19.02
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Typical dosage for Codeine

Your pain specialist will work with you to prescribe the appropriate dose of Codeine. It's recommended to take the lowest dose possible for the shortest duration of time to manage your pain.

  • Adults: The typical starting dose is 15 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed for pain.
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Why trust our experts?

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Connie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.

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