Serious morbidity associated with misuse of over‐the‐counter codeine–ibuprofen analgesics: a series of 27 cases

Abstract

Although codeine can be considered a relatively weak opioid analgesic, it is nevertheless addictive, and the significant morbidity and specific patient characteristics associated with overuse of codeine-ibuprofen analgesics support further awareness, investigation and monitoring of OTC codeine-ibuprofen analgesic use.