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 (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Motion Sickness
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
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?

Side effects of Pholcodine + Promethazine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

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

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Pholcodine + Promethazine for breastfeeding women are not known.

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

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Pholcodine + Promethazine on kidney, information on safety of Pholcodine + Promethazine for kidney is unavailable.

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?

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

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?

No, there is no any evidence that Pholcodine + Promethazine is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pholcodine + Promethazine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pholcodine + Promethazine only as per medical advice.

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

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Pholcodine + Promethazine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pholcodine + Promethazine

Information about the interaction of Pholcodine + Promethazine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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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