Codeine is a narcotic pain-reliever and cough suppressant similar to morphine and hydrocodone. Moreover, a small amount of codeine is converted to morphine in the body. The precise mechanism of action of codeine is not known; however, like morphine, codeine binds to receptors in the brain (opioid receptors) that are important for transmitting the sensation of pain throughout the body and brain. Codeine increases tolerance to pain, decreasing discomfort, but the pain still is apparent to the patient.
âA topical preparation of a skin lightening composition containing MSM in an amount of approximately 1 to 25 weight percent, such as about 15%, or greater than 20% by weight, is applied to a personâs skin in a daily regimen.
Where DMSO was noted for bad breath and dry itchy skin (often experienced from ingesting too much yellow sulphur), MSM seems to provide all the benefits and advantages without the troublesome side effects of its predecessor. MSM is a snow white, crystalline, water soluble, odorless and almost tasteless powder.It is neither a drug or food additive but what could be termed 'a nutritional mineral', such as sodium or sulphur required by the body for life processes.SM is a snow white, crystalline, water soluble, odorless and almost tasteless powder. It is neither a drug or food additive but what could be termed 'a nutritional mineral', such as sodium or sulphur required by the body for life processes.