Pharmaceuticals: Phenergan with Codeine

Female: Phenergan with Codeine is the brand name for the compound that includes promethazine and antihistamine and codeine and narcotic, which was approved by the FDA in 1952.

Nisha: Promethazine with codeine is available with a prescription. This is a generic drug and under the brand name Phenergan with Codeine. Promethazine with codeine is an antihistamine with sedative and antitussive or cough suppressing properties.

Here is how promethazine works. During an allergic reaction, the body releases histamine, a protein that binds the cell receptors and leads to sneezing, itching and increased mucus production. When promethazine enters the body, it joins with these cell receptors blocking the histamine from binding and ending the reaction. Codeine works by entering the central nervous system where it binds to opioid receptors located in the brain and spinal cord. This releases discomfort by stifling the body’s natural response to pain. Promethazine with codeine is used to relieve coughing and other symptoms of various allergic conditions and the common cold. Phenergan with codeine is available to be taken in syrup form. Dosages vary greatly depending on the patient’s needs. Because promethazine and codeine can be addictive, never take extra doses of this medication.

The most side effects of promethazine include drowsiness, blurred vision and increased sensitivity to sunlight. The most common side effects of codeine include nausea and vomiting, but you should ask your doctor for a complete list of the side effects of both. Also, be sure to tell your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, confusion, yellowing skin, sever dizziness, involuntary ticks or other significant changes.

Promethazine with codeine should not be taken in conjunction with sedatives or MAO inhibitors and should be avoided by people who have breathing problems. Ask your doctor for a full list of medications and conditions that should not be combined with this compound.

Phenergan with codeine can be extremely helpful for people who suffer from coughing, associated with colds and allergic reactions. . Please ask for it and review all the patient information provided by your doctor before taking this medication. However, it should always be used under the direct care of the physician.

Female: The information on this video is intended to supplement not substitute for the prescribing instructions and the expertise of your physician. Always consult your doctor before using this drug.


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