Promethazine Codeine Syrup
£300.00
Promethazine Codeine Syrup is a prescription cough medicine used for short-term relief of cough and upper respiratory symptoms; the usual adult dosage is 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours as needed, with a maximum of 30 mL in 24 hours, and it should be measured carefully with a proper dosing device. It is generally not for children under 12 years old, and the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time is recommended.
How it is used
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Take it by mouth exactly as directed on the label or by a doctor.
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Shake the bottle if instructed and use a calibrated measuring spoon, cup, or oral syringe.
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Do not exceed the daily maximum dose.
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Use only for the time prescribed, since it contains codeine and can cause serious drowsiness and breathing problems if misused.
Description
Promethazine Codeine Syrup is a combination medicine containing promethazine, an antihistamine, and codeine, an opioid cough suppressant. It works by reducing cough reflex activity and easing symptoms like irritation and allergy-type discomfort, but it can also cause significant drowsiness and other opioid-related side effects.
It is generally prescribed for short-term use only, because codeine can be habit-forming and may be dangerous if misused. Common side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, and impaired alertness.
Serious risks include slow or difficult breathing, overdose, confusion, fainting, low blood pressure, and allergic reactions. The medicine should not be combined with alcohol, other sedatives, or medicines that depress the central nervous system unless a clinician says it is safe.
Key uses
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Relief of cough associated with upper respiratory irritation.
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Short-term symptom management when a clinician determines a prescription opioid cough medicine is appropriate.
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Sometimes used when cough keeps a person from resting, but only under medical supervision because of its safety risks
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