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Is Codeine vegetarian?

Codeine

Vegetarian Unconfirmed
Vegan Vegan

Codeine is an opiate and prodrug of morphine found naturally in the sap of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), used mainly to treat pain, coughing, and diarrhea.

Also known as Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5-alpha,6-alpha)-, Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, monohydrate, (5alpha,6alpha)-
INCI name Codeine
CAS number 76-57-3
EC number 200-969-1
CosIng ID 81557
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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