This section is from the book "Text-Book Of Materia Medica For Nurses", by Lavinia L. Dock. Also available from Amazon: Text-book of materia medica for nurses.
Codeine has slightly exciting action on the spinal cord. Its hypnotic action is feeble and uncertain. It is not constipating.
Average dose, gr. 1/2-0.03 Gm.
Average dose, gr. 1/2-0.03 Gm.
 
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