Calcium Iodide / Codeine
Calcium Iodide/Codeine is a combination medication pairing an expectorant with an opioid cough suppressant, used to treat cough and respiratory congestion by loosening mucus and suppressing the urge to cough. This prescription medication requires medical supervision due to risks associated with its opioid component.
A prescription cough medication combining an expectorant with an opioid to relieve cough and clear respiratory mucus.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 691032
- Generic
- Calcium Iodide / Codeine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats cough and respiratory congestion associated with bronchitis, asthma, and upper respiratory infections. The calcium iodide component helps loosen and thin respiratory mucus while codeine suppresses the cough reflex.
Calcium iodide acts as an expectorant by increasing airway secretions and thinning mucus. Codeine is an opioid that suppresses cough by acting on the medullary cough center in the brain, reducing the frequency and intensity of coughing.
Codeine carries risks of dependence, tolerance, and addiction with prolonged use. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, and nausea. This medication is generally not recommended for children and should be avoided during certain stages of pregnancy. Patients should not drive or operate machinery until they know how the medication affects them. Always use under direct medical supervision and inform your doctor of all current medications.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy