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A member asked:

I have lost the instructions for my 60mg codeine phosphate tablets, used as relief for my broken leg. how many is it safe for me to take in 24 hours?

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6 per day max: The maximum dose is one tablet every 4 hours.

Answered 5/29/2013

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