在2024年,英格兰发放了超过2500万份可代因处方,NHS对依赖和副作用的警告. Over 25 million codeine prescriptions were issued in England in 2024, with NHS warnings on dependence and side effects.

在2024年,英格兰处方了2 500多万例附表5管制药物,包括可待因,在其他药物失效时,可待因用于中度至重度疼痛。 In 2024, over 25 million Schedule 5 controlled drugs, including codeine, were prescribed in England, with codeine used for moderate to severe pain when other medications fail. 使用处方或柜台上的配有parecetamol或ibuprofen,在超过1%的用户中,可造成便秘、恶心、头晕和疲劳等副作用,特别是长时间使用。 Available by prescription or over the counter in combination with paracetamol or ibuprofen, it can cause side effects like constipation, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue in more than 1% of users, especially with prolonged use. 国民保健制度警告依赖性风险,并建议短期使用、适当施用和增加饮食纤维,以管理便秘。 The NHS warns of dependence risk and recommends short-term use, proper dosing, and increased dietary fibre to manage constipation.