How much codeine should I take for my first time?

For oral dosage form (solution): Adults and children 12 years of age and older—5 milliliters (mL) (1 teaspoonful) every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 30 mL in 24 hours. Children younger than 12 years of age—Use is not recommended.

How long does it take for codeine to kick it?

To kick in: It takes around one hour for codeine to take effect.

How much codeine can I take pain?

Take codeine exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose for pain relief is 30-60 mg every four hours if needed. The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every four hours, and it is important that you do not take more than a maximum daily amount of 240 mg.

Is 400 mg of codeine too much?

The usual adult dosage for tablets is 15 mg to 60 mg repeated up to every four hours as needed for pain. The maximum 24 hour dose is 360 mg.

Is 240mg of codeine too much for me?

Well 240mg should hit you if you have no tolerance so clearly you’re in the minority who do not metabolise Codeine well at all. Perhaps you could try Dihydrocodeine? Never come into contact with any. Considering the “weakness” of codeine, I only used it because it was easily available, not because it’s especially pleasurable or anything.

What should I know about codeine before taking it?

Codeine may make you feel dizzy when getting up from a lying down or sitting position to standing. Always get up slowly, but talk with your doctor if this dizziness results in a fall. Codeine may cause constipation which can be relieved with laxatives. Talk to your doctor if you experience any troublesome side effects.

What is a good recreational dose of codeine?

What is a good recreational dose of codeine, for someone who weighs roughly 150 and has no opiate tolerance? Well 240mg should hit you if you have no tolerance so clearly you’re in the minority who do not metabolise Codeine well at all. Perhaps you could try Dihydrocodeine? Never come into contact with any.

How long do the effects of codeine last?

The analgesic effect of codeine reaches a peak in about two hours and the effects last for between four to six hours. About 70-80% of a dose of codeine is metabolized by the liver into a number of metabolites, some active and some inactive.