Pholcodine + Promethazine Benefits & Uses

Pholcodine + Promethazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Allergy
Motion Sickness
Dizziness
Hives
Runny Nose
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Vertigo

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

Pholcodine + Promethazine Side Effects

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

Severe

Headache
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Tremor

Moderate

Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Akathisia

Mild

Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Common

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

Pholcodine + Promethazine Related Warnings

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

It is not known what effect Pholcodine + Promethazine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Pholcodine + Promethazine safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Pholcodine + Promethazine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pholcodine + Promethazine on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Pholcodine + Promethazine on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pholcodine + Promethazine on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Pholcodine + Promethazine on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Pholcodine + Promethazine will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pholcodine + Promethazine on the Heart?

Information about safety of Pholcodine + Promethazine for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Pholcodine + Promethazine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Pholcodine + Promethazine Contraindications

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

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 Pholcodine + Promethazine

Is this Pholcodine + Promethazine habit forming or addictive?

Pholcodine + Promethazine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pholcodine + Promethazine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Pholcodine + Promethazine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pholcodine + Promethazine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Pholcodine + Promethazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pholcodine + Promethazine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pholcodine + Promethazine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pholcodine + Promethazine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pholcodine + Promethazine with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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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; Phenergan (promethazine HCI)

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