title: Scarlatiniform rash and urticaria due to codeine.
abstract: Scarlatiniform rash and urticaria were observed twice in the same patient following codeine intake. This rare drug-induced eruption may lead to mis-diagnosis in patients taking mild analgesics containing codeine. The side effects of codeine, hypersensitivity mechanisms, and the use of analgesic combination products are discussed.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hunskaar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dragsund
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003061:Codeine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D003061:Codeine