Codeine And Promethazine (Promethazine With Codeine)
Codeine and promethazine is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and cough.
Codeine and promethazine contains an opioid (narcotic) cough medicine, and may be habit-forming.
Codeine and promethazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutCodeine And Promethazine (Promethazine With Codeine)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to codeine or promethazine, or if you have:
- asthma or severe breathing problems;
- a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);
- narrow-angle glaucoma; or
- if you are unable to urinate.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Codeine and promethazine isnot approvedfor use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
Do notgive this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- lung disease or breathing problems;
- a head injury, brain tumor, or seizure;
- constipation, a bowel obstruction, or stomach problems;
- problems with your bile duct, pancreas, or adrenal gland;
- an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
- uncontrolled muscle spasms;
- a blood cell disorder;
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a severe nervous system reaction);
- liver or kidney disease;
- low blood pressure;
- a drug addiction; or
- if you have a fever and cough with mucus.
If you use opioid medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug.This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Do not breast-feed.Codeine can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects ofCodeine And Promethazine (Promethazine With Codeine)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Opioid medicine can slow or stop your breathing, and death may occur.A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- noisy breathing, sighing, shallow breathing;
- extreme drowsiness, confusion, feeling weak or limp;
- uncontrolled muscle movements in your face, neck, arms, or legs;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- a seizure;
- adrenal gland problems--nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, worsening tiredness or weakness; or
- severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors.
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as:agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Common side effects may include:
- dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation;
- confusion, dizziness, headache;
- drowsiness, lack of energy;
- tremors, coordination problems;
- feeling anxious, restless, nervous, or irritable;
- urination problems;
- sweating; or
- shortness of breath.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeCodeine And Promethazine (Promethazine With Codeine)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
If you use opioid medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug.This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Do not breast-feed.Codeine can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingCodeine And Promethazine (Promethazine With Codeine)?
避免开车或操作机器直到你了解w how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.
Do not drink alcohol.Dangerous side effects or death could occur.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeCodeine And Promethazine (Promethazine With Codeine)?
UseCodeine And Promethazine (Promethazine With Codeine)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides.Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed.吃了这药直到你的症状明显up.
Never share opioid medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH.Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away opioid medicine is against the law.
Measureliquid medicinecarefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Rinse after each use.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 5 days of treatment.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken a cough or cold medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
Do not keep leftover medication.Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly.Read and carefully follow the instructions provided with this medicine about how to safely dispose of any unused portion.
Since this medicine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose.Do notuse two doses at one time.