Is Pholcodine vegetarian?
Pholcodine
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Pholcodine is a synthetic opioid derivative of morphine used as a cough suppressant with mild sedative effects and minimal analgesic activity.
| Also known as | Homocodeine, Morphinan-6-alpha-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-alpha-epoxy-17-methyl-3-(2-morpholinoethoxy)-, Morpholinylethylmorphine |
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| INCI name | Pholcodine |
| CAS number | 509-67-1 |
| EC number | 208-102-9 |
| CosIng ID | 81567 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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