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PROMETHAZINE (proe-METH-a-zeen) and DEXTROMETHORPHAN (dex-troe-meth-OR-fan). This medicine is a phenothiazine antihistamine and cough suppressant combination used to treat cough and to relieve runny nose, sneezing, or watery eyes due to colds, flu, allergy, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. WARNING: THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE SEVERE AND SOMETIMES FATAL BREATHING PROBLEMS in children less than 2 years of age.

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What does promethazine dm cough syrup have in it?

Promethazine with DM syrup contains the anti-tussive drug dextromethorphan (DXM, DM) and the anti-histamine drug promethazine.


Does promethazine dm syp qualitest contain codeine?

No, it contains dextromethorphan (DM) and promethazine. Syp -short for syrup. Qualitest is the manufacturer or distributor.


Is promethazine dm syrup a narcotic?

yes


Can you smoke promethazine dm?

Yes indeed


What is 150 promethazine dm syrup in ounces?

5 ounces


What is the street price for promethazine dm yellow syrup?

60.00 for a 6oz bottle


Is promethazine-dm a narcotic?

That depends on what you mean by "narcotic." Technically "narcotic" originally meant any drug with sleep-inducing properties. Both promethazine and dextromethorphan, the active ingredients in Promethazine DM, have such properties. However, "narcotic" is defined in US law in such a way that neither of these substances is considered a narcotic drug.


Can you take allegra 24 allergy with promethazine-dm?

Promethazine acts as an antihistamine, you shouldn't need to take 24 hour allergy while on this medication.


Can you take Bromfed DM syrup and Promethazine with Codeine syrup at the same time?

Can you? Yes. But it is not necessary. A pharmacist told me today that the Bromfed and Promethazine both contain an antihistamine, the promethazine being stronger. It was suggested to take either/or, but not both, preferably the Promethazine.


Does promethazine pill have codeine in it?

In the United States, the cough syrup promethazine with codeine was taken off of the market due to the high abuse potential. Promethazine with codeine was responsible for deaths in people that were using the drug for recreational purposes.


Can i give promethazine dm syrup to a 9 year old?

Promethazine DM official prescribing information for healthcare professionals hydrobromide syrup should be used with caution in pediatric patients 2 years of identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.


Can you take mucinex and cough medicine with codeine?

NO. The dm in the promethazine IS dextromethorphan , so you would be double dosing .