Codeine

Synonyms of codeine

• painkiller
• opioid
• narcotic

Collocations of codeine

pain relief

Frequency: 70 %

The codeine provided effective pain relief for the patient.

prescription medication

Frequency: 60 %

The doctor prescribed codeine as a medication for the patient's pain.

opioid analgesic

Frequency: 50 %

Codeine is classified as an opioid analgesic for pain management.

cough syrup

Frequency: 45 %

The pharmacist recommended a cough syrup containing codeine for the persistent cough.

addictive substance

Frequency: 35 %

Codeine can be an addictive substance if not used as prescribed.

Idiomatic Expressions for codeine

• Phrase: Codeine addiction
  Meaning: A dependence on codeine that can lead to harmful consequences
  Usage: She sought help for her codeine addiction after realizing she couldn't stop using it.