Promethazine with Codeine

Generic name: codeine and promethazine [ KOE-deen-and-proe-METH-a-zeen ]
Brand names: Codeine Phosphate-Promethazine HCl, Promethazine with Codeine
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 10, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Promethazine with Codeine?

Promethazine with Codeine is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and cough.

Promethazine with Codeine contains an opioid (narcotic) cough medicine, and may be habit-forming.

Promethazine with Codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Promethazine with Codeine if you are allergic to codeine or promethazine, or if you have:

• asthma or severe breathing problems;

• a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);

• narrow-angle glaucoma; or

• if you are unable to urinate.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an...