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codeine in German

codeine in German is Codein, Kodein — codeine means a mild opioid painkiller derived from opium, also used to suppress coughs and help people sleep.

codeine in German

Codein
noun
(pharmaceutical drug) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
Kodein
noun
(pharmaceutical drug) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.

What does "codeine" mean?

  1. noun A mild opioid painkiller derived from opium, also used to suppress coughs and help people sleep.
    "The doctor prescribed codeine for his back pain."
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codeine in a sentence

  • The doctor prescribed codeine for his back pain.
  • Some cough syrups contain a small amount of codeine.

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What is "codeine" in German?

"codeine" in German is Codein, Kodein. codeine means: A mild opioid painkiller derived from opium, also used to suppress coughs and help people sleep.

How do you use "codeine" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor prescribed codeine for his back pain." In German, "codeine" is Codein, Kodein.

Are there other ways to say "codeine" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "codeine": Codein, Kodein.

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