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Hello doc, what is the difference between codeine and codeine hydrocloride? thank you.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Drug difference: Codiene hydrochloride is a salt of codiene has different solubility qualities.Their action are the same.

Answered 5/6/2013

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Hello doc, what is the difference between codeine and codeine hydrocloride? thank you.

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