Is Post-Surgery Codeine a Risk for Kids?
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm315497.htm
Some children are at risk of serious side effects and death after taking codeine amounts within the typical dose range because of the way their bodies process the medication. Problems were reported in children who received codeine after their tonsils or adenoids were removed to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Learn the warning signs for caregivers.
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