Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine Benefits & Uses

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Common Cold
Cough
Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Other Benefits

Blocked Nose
Low Blood Pressure
Shock
Blocked Ear
Allergy
Motion Sickness
Dizziness
Hives
Runny Nose
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Vertigo

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine is used -

Severe

Increased Heart Rate
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

Increased blood pressure
Blurred vision
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Akathisia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Restlessness
Tremor

Common

Dizziness
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Sleepiness

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine. It is best to stop taking Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine on the Kidneys?

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine on the Liver?

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine on the Heart?

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine with Other Drugs

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxepin

Selegiline

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Haloperidol

Chlorpromazine

Cisapride

Citalopram

Clozapine

Metoclopramide

Quinidine

Moderate

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angina
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Thyroid problems
Asthma
Constipation
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma
Parkinson's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine

Is this Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine habit forming or addictive?

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine is not addictive in nature.

Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine

Taking Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine

Consuming Phenylephrine + Pholcodine + Promethazine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Phenergan (promethazine HCI)

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