Promethazine with codeine

Categories: Prescription Medication

Description:

Phenergan with Codeine is a prescription medication that combines promethazine (an antihistamine) and codeine (an opioid cough suppressant). It is used to treat coughs and upper respiratory symptoms caused by allergies or the common cold.

Treatment For:

Cough

AI generated Summary: Based on the author's review, the effectiveness of Promethazine with codeine for treating cough is controversial. Studies have shown that codeine is no more effective than placebo in reducing cough associated with acute upper respiratory tract infections. Additionally, as codeine is a narcotic, there are concerns about the potential for substance abuse.

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February 6, 2025

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The efficacy of codeine for cough suppression is controversial. Studies have shown that codeine is no more effective than placebo in reducing cough associated with acute upper respiratory tract infections and as a narcotic, there is concern for substance abuse.

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