Promethazine And Codeine

Promethazine and codeine combination is used to relieve cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by allergies or the common cold.

Adults and children 12 years of age and older—5 milliliters (mL) (1 teaspoonful) every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 30 mL in 24 hours. Children 6 to 11 years of age—2.5 to 5 mL (0.5 to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 30 mL in 24 hours.

Promethazine and codeine is a combination medication containing a phenothiazine and an opioid. It’s used to treat cough and nasal symptoms caused by respiratory infections or allergies in adults. It comes as an oral solution that’s taken by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. It’s meant for short-term use only because it can be habit-forming. Possible side effects of this medication include sleepiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking promethazine with codeine because doing so can result in slowed breathing, a dangerous interaction.It can cause drowsiness and should not be taken with alcohol or other sedatives. Certain drugs, such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other medications that depress the central nervous system, can increase the sedative effects of promethazine