Drug Information: Codeine URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drug ... 82065.html (
koe' deen) Why is this medication prescribed? Codeine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. Codeine should not be used to treat children younger than 2 years of age because it may cause serious or life-...