ETYM Greek kodeia poppy head: cf. French codéine.
Opium derivative that provides analgesia in mild to moderate pain. It also suppresses the cough center of the brain. It is an alkaloid, derived from morphine but less toxic and addictive.
Derivative of opium; used to relieve coughing and pain.
(Codein Methylmorphium), Opiumalkaloid, wird in schmerzstillenden Medikamenten und Hustenmitteln verwendet.