A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with walking pneumonia, i've been prescribe a strong antibiotic for 10 days. my chest is feeling bruised pain on the right side & back. is this one of the situation where the codine cough medicine would help?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Codeine is no longer used/ recommended for pain, rarely used for severe cough, talk to your doc about your symptoms, abstain from self treating.

Answered 12/13/2021

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Codeine cough syrup is primarily prescribed for relief of persistent dry hacking cough which can cause rib cage discomfort. Notify your MD if chest pain becomes worse and/or breathing difficulties develop or if chest pain on deep breathing occurs as this could indicate pleurisy with development of fluid buildup in the chest cavity.

Answered 12/13/2021

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