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After a 60 + male has knee surgery and is discharged from hospital if they are taking codeine phospate 30mg 2 tablets every 6 hrs max of 8 tabs 24hr but accidently takes next dose after only 4 hrs but has no real adverse effects could it be a danger?

Q: after a 60 + male has knee surgery and is discharged from hospital if they are taking codeine phospate 30mg 2 tablets every 6 hrs max of 8 tabs 24hr but accidently takes next dose after only 4 hrs but has no real adverse effects could it be a danger?

: The effect is likely to be minimal. Mild sedation and reduction energy level.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The effect is likely to be minimal. Mild sedation and reduction energy level.

Answered 11/26/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No, for as long as staying on the maximum allowed dose of 8 pills/day. If pain no longer controlled or pain relief effects not lasting more than 4 h let your prescriber know.

Answered 11/26/2022

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A member asked:

After a 60 + male has knee surgery and is discharged from hospital if they are taking codeine phospate 30mg 2 tablets every 6 hrs max of 8 tabs 24hr but accidently takes next dose after only 4 hrs but has no real adverse effects could it be a danger?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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