Indications
**Relief of mild to moderate pain
**Treatment of dry or painful cough
**Adjunct treatment in diarrhea (specific cases)
For patients over 12 years of age
Warnings & Precautions
**Not suitable for individuals allergic to opioids
**Avoid alcohol or CNS depressants
**Risk of dependence and addiction
**Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
**Use under strict medical supervision only
Storage Conditions
**Store at â€30°C
**Protect from light and moisture
**Keep out of reach of children
Medical & Pharmacological Background
**First isolated in 1832 by Pierre Robiquet
**A weak opioid analgesic and antitussive used worldwide
**Included in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
**Controlled substance in many jurisdictions due to potential misuse
 Misuse & Abuse
**Risk of euphoria, sedation, respiratory depression, and overdose
**Chronic use leads to tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal symptoms
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