There are many other medicines that can cause interact with
promethazine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter
medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by
other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with
you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who
treats you.
What is codeine and promethazine?
Codeine is a narcotic. It is a pain reliever and a cough suppressant.
Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical
histamine in your body.
The combination of codeine and promethazine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms
such as runny nose, sneezing, and cough.
Codeine and promethazine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking codeine and promethazine?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to codeine, phenylephrine, or
promethazine, or if you have high blood pressure, a blood vessel disorder, or asthma.
Before taking codeine and promethazine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs,
or if you have:
Codeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the
person it was prescribed for. Codeine and promethazine should never be given to
another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction.
Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. It
could also cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes codeine and
promethazine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
during treatment.
Codeine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. The use of codeine
by some nursing mothers may lead to life-threatening side effects in the baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medication to a child without the advice of a doctor.
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