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Can Acetaminophen And Codeine Cause Constipation?

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Question : Does ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE 300-30mg cause constipation?  YYYY@YYYY . 
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

acetaminophen does not cause constipation but codeine does. Although the dose is not high in each pill, constipation may occur in some patients.

Kind Regards!
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Can Acetaminophen And Codeine Cause Constipation?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hello, acetaminophen does not cause constipation but codeine does. Although the dose is not high in each pill, constipation may occur in some patients. Kind Regards!