DEA schedule
Is acetaminophen and codeine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for acetaminophen and codeine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Acetaminophen and codeine is a Schedule III or V controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entries: Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du (Schedule III); Codeine combination product 90 mg/du (Schedule III); Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm) (Schedule V). The schedule depends on the product, as listed below.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 73 prescription listings from 25 labelers, all Schedule III or V |
| DEA controlled substances list | Codeine: Schedule II; Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du: Schedule III; Codeine combination product 90 mg/du: Schedule III; Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm): Schedule V |
2 NDC listings for this drug omit the schedule or carry one the DEA list does not allow for this product. They are left out of this page and logged for review.
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codeine | 9050 | II | Yes | Morphine methyl ester; methyl morphine | Listed by name |
| Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du | 9803 | III | Yes | Codeine with papaverine or noscapine | Listed combination or preparation |
| Codeine combination product 90 mg/du | 9804 | III | Yes | Empirin; Fiorinal; Tylenol; ASA or APAP w/codeine | Listed combination or preparation |
| Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm) | None | V | Yes | Cosanyl; Robitussin A-C; Cheracol; Cerose; Pediacof | Listed combination or preparation |
Acetaminophen and Codeine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61919-484 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Direct_Rx | CIII |
| 61919-484 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Direct_Rx | CIII |
| 63187-491 | Acetaminophen and Codeine | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | CIII |
| 65162-033 | Acetaminophen and Codeine | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | CIII |
| 67296-1772 | Acetaminophen and Codeine | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | RedPharm Drug, Inc. | CIII |
| 71335-0545 | Acetaminophen and Codeine | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIII |
| 76420-103 | Acetaminophen and Codeine | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Asclemed USA, Inc. | CIII |
| 0121-0504 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | solution | 120 mg/5mL; 12 mg/5mL | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | CV |
| 64950-374 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | solution | 120 mg/5mL; 12 mg/5mL | Genus Lifesciences Inc. | CV |
| 0121-1008 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | solution | 300 mg/12.5mL; 30 mg/12.5mL | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | CV |
| 0406-0483 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 15 mg/1 | SpecGx LLC | CIII |
| 13107-058 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 15 mg/1 | Aurolife Pharma, LLC | CIII |
| 71930-054 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 15 mg/1 | Eywa Pharma Inc | CIII |
| 0406-0484 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | SpecGx LLC | CIII |
| 13107-059 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Aurolife Pharma, LLC | CIII |
| 50090-4610 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIII |
| 50090-4611 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIII |
| 58118-4484 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Clinical Solutions Wholesale, LLC | CIII |
| 60760-581 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | CIII |
| 60760-938 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY | CIII |
| 63187-106 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | CIII |
| 63187-815 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | CIII |
| 63629-5666 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIII |
| 64380-446 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Strides Pharma Science Limited | CIII |
| 64850-642 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Elite Laboratories, Inc. | CIII |
| 67296-2239 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Redpharm Drug | CIII |
| 67544-002 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | CIII |
| 68071-3651 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIII |
| 68071-3658 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIII |
| 68071-3798 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIII |
| 68071-3824 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIII |
| 68071-4475 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | CIII |
| 68071-4533 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | CIII |
| 68071-4673 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | CIII |
| 68071-5010 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | CIII |
| 68788-7835 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | CIII |
| 70518-2628 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | CIII |
| 70518-3705 | ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | CIII |
| 70518-4104 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | CIII |
| 71335-0256 | Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate | tablet | 300 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIII |
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Questions
Is acetaminophen and codeine a controlled substance?
Yes. Acetaminophen and codeine is a Schedule III or V controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entries: Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du (Schedule III); Codeine combination product 90 mg/du (Schedule III); Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm) (Schedule V). The schedule depends on the product, as listed below.
Is acetaminophen and codeine a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks acetaminophen and codeine as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule III or V. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is acetaminophen and codeine?
Acetaminophen and codeine is Schedule III or V in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.
More on Acetaminophen and Codeine
- What is Acetaminophen and Codeine used for?FDA label uses
- Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 0121-0504Acetaminophen and Codeine NDC record
- NDC 0121-1008Acetaminophen and Codeine NDC record
- NDC 0406-0483Acetaminophen and Codeine NDC record
- Schedule III drugs listDEA schedule
- Schedule V drugs listDEA schedule