Drug details

Phenergan-Codeine (codeine phosphate and promethazine hcl)

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Phenergan-Codeine (codeine and promethazine) is a combination of a narcotic that acts a pain reliever and a cough suppressant, and an antihistamine, used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and cough. The brand name Phenergan-Codeine is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • vomiting,
  • lightheadedness,
  • confusion,
  • dizziness,
  • seizure,
  • diarrhea
  • sweating,
  • noisy breathing,
  • agitation,
  • shivering,
  • shallow breathing,
  • very stiff (rigid) muscles,
  • high fever,
  • fast or uneven heartbeats,
  • hallucinations,
  • fast heart rate,
  • tremors,
  • blue colored lips,
  • extreme drowsiness,
  • loss of coordination, and
  • slow breathing with long pauses,
  • difficult to wake up,
  • sighing,
  • worsening tiredness or weakness,
  • feeling weak or limp,
  • uncontrolled muscle movements in your face, neck, arms, or legs,
The following drugs are related to Phenergan-Codeine, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Barhemsys (amisulpride injection, for intravenous use)
  • Deconex Capsule (guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride)
  • Deconex DM Capsule (dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine)
  • Deconex DMX Tablet (dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine)
  • Deconex IR Tablets (guaifenesin and phenylephrine hcl)
  • Epinephrine Autoinjector (epinephrine injection)
  • Veramyst (fluticasone furoate)
The following supplements are related to Phenergan-Codeine, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Green Tea (s.)
  • Whey Protein (s.)
  • Caffeine (s.)
  • Phleum Pratense (s.)
  • Thymus Extract (s.)
  • Tinospora Cordifolia (s.)
  • Ginkgo (s.)
  • Coffee (s.)
  • Ginger (s.)