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- $Title{phenylephrine, promethazine, and codeine combination}
- $Subject{Phenazine VC Codeine Halsey Phenergan Wyeth-Ayerst Prometh Adrenergic
- decongestant antihistamine cough suppressant phenylephrine promethazine
- codeine coughs colds minor upper respiratory tract infections allergy
- constrict blood vessels nasal passages swelling congestion histamine allergic
- reaction cough reflex center brain narcotic}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- phenylephrine, promethazine, and codeine combination
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Phenazine VC with Codeine (Halsey)
- Phenergan VC with Codeine (Wyeth-Ayerst)
- Prometh VC with Codeine (various manufacturers)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Adrenergic (decongestant), antihistamine, and cough suppressant
- combination
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- INGREDIENTS
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- phenylephrine, promethazine, and codeine
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Oral syrup (5 mg phenylephrine, 6.25 mg promethazine, and 10 mg codeine
- per 5-ml spoonful, with 7% alcohol)
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- STORAGE
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- Phenylephrine, promethazine, and codeine combination should be stored at
- room temperature (never frozen) in a tightly closed, light-resistant
- container.
-
- USES
-
- This combination medication is used to provide symptomatic relief of
- coughs due to colds, minor upper respiratory tract infections, and allergy.
- Phenylephrine belongs to a group of drugs known as adrenergic agents
- (decongestants), which constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages to reduce
- swelling and congestion.
- Promethazine belongs to a group of drugs known as antihistamines, which
- block the actions of histamine, a chemical released by the body during an
- allergic reaction. It is used to relieve or prevent symptoms of allergy.
- Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant that acts on the cough reflex
- center in the brain.
-
- TREATMENT
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- To avoid stomach upset, take this medication with food, milk, or water
- (unless your doctor directs otherwise).
- The oral syrup should be shaken well just before measuring each dose.
- The contents tend to settle on the bottom of the bottle, so it is necessary to
- shake the container to distribute the ingredients evenly and equalize the
- doses. Each dose should then be measured carefully with a specially designed
- 5-ml measuring spoon.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, heartburn,
- insomnia, loss of appetite, confusion, nasal congestion, nausea, nervousness,
- rash, restlessness, sweating, vomiting, or weakness. These side effects
- should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
- This medication can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. It is,
- therefore, important to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and sunlamps.
- Wear protective clothing, and use an effective sunscreen.
- If you are constipated, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- Chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or a piece of hard candy to
- reduce mouth dryness.
- If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up
- slowly from a sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
- In order to avoid difficulty in falling asleep, check with your doctor to
- see if you can take the last dose of this medication several hours before
- bedtime each day.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- convulsions, difficult or painful urination, difficulty in breathing,
- disturbed coordination, excitation, fainting, headaches, muscle spasms,
- nightmares, nosebleeds, severe abdominal pain, or sore throat or fever.
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- INTERACTIONS
-
- This medication interacts with other types of drugs:
- 1. Concurrent use of this medication with central nervous system
- depressants (such as alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers,
- muscle relaxants, narcotics, pain medications, and phenothiazine
- tranquilizers) or with tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
- 2. This medication can decrease the effectiveness of amphetamines,
- guanethidine, anticonvulsants, and levodopa.
- 3. The side effects of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (isocarboxazid,
- pargyline, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine and tricyclic antidepressants may
- also be increased. At least 14 days should separate the use of this drug and
- the use of an MAO inhibitor.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially those listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to promethazine or other antihistamines (such as
- azatadine, brompheniramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, cyproheptadine,
- chlorpheniramine, dexbrompheniramine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine,
- diphenylpyraline, doxylamine, hydroxyzine, pyrilamine, trimeprazine,
- tripelennamine, and triprolidine); to phenothiazine tranquilizers,
- phenylephrine, or other adrenergic agents (such as albuterol, amphetamines,
- ephedrine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, metaproterenol, norepinephrine,
- pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and terbutaline); or to codeine or any
- other narcotic cough suppressant or pain medication.
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had asthma, brain
- disease, blockage of the urinary or digestive tract, diabetes mellitus,
- colitis, gallbladder disease, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, high
- blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, peptic ulcers,
- enlarged prostate gland, or thyroid disease.
- * This medication can cause drowsiness. Your ability to perform tasks
- that require alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
- dangerous machinery, may be decreased. Appropriate caution should, therefore,
- be taken.
- * Because this product contains codeine, there is a potential for abuse,
- so it must be used with caution. This medication usually should not be taken
- for longer than ten days at a time since a tolerance may develop quickly. Do
- not increase the dosage unless you first consult your doctor.
- * Before having surgery or any other medical or dental treatment, be sure
- to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. The effects of this
- medication during the early stages of pregnancy have not been thoroughly
- studied in humans. However, regular use of codeine during the later stages of
- pregnancy may lead to addiction of the fetus, resulting in withdrawal symptoms
- (irritability, excessive crying, tremors, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, sneezing,
- or excessive yawning) in the newborn infant. Also, tell your doctor if you
- are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of this medication pass into
- breast milk and may cause unusual excitement or irritability in nursing
- infants.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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