what is the difference between codeine and codeine phosphate
The chemical name of codeine phosphate is 7,8-Didehydro-4,5alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6alpha-ol phosphate (1:1)(salt) hemihydrate and has the empirical formula of C18H21NO3 Â· H3PO4 Â· 1/2H20. Its molecular weight is 406.4. Each soluble tablet contains 30 mg (0.074 mmol) or 60 mg (0.15 mmol) of codeine phosphate. These tablets also contain lactose and sucrose. Soluble tablets of codeine phosphate are freely soluble in water. They are intended for the preparation of solutions for parenteral administration.
WARNING-MAY BE HABIT FORMING. Codeine is an alkaloid obtained from opium or prepared from morphine by methylation and occurs as white crystals. Codeine effloresces slowly in dry air and is effected by light.