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Codeine is not recommended for adolescents (12–18 years) who have problems with breathing
Comments: Liquid preparations should be measured with an accurate milliliter
For oral dosage form (solution): Adults and children 12 years of age and older—5 milliliters (mL) (1 teaspoonful) every 4 to 6 hours
The dosage of Promethazine VC with Codeine Oral Solution should not be increased if cough fails to respond; an unresponsive cough should be reevaluated for
Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine combination is used for the temporary relief of cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or other
Reevaluate patients with unresponsive cough in 5 days or sooner for possible underlying pathology
GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes Do I need a prescription for promethazine and codeine? Yes What are the side effects of promethazine and codeine? WARNING In children less
Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful), for oral administration contains: Promethazine hydrochloride 6
The recommended promethazine dosage for nausea and vomiting in children is 0
Cough syrups containing codeine linctus will no longer be sold in chemists in the UK because of concerns people are becoming addicted to the medicine
Codeine linctus has been reclassified as a prescription only drug by the UK’s medicines
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Opioid cough suppressants should not be used by children younger than 18 The average effective dose is given in the following table: Adults
Children 2 Years To Under 6 Years
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Always take medicines exactly as prescribed your doctor
Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child
25 mg; codeine phosphate 10 mg in a flavored syrup base with a pH between 4
Check with your doctor before using this medicine with alcohol or other medicines that affect the central nervous system (CNS)
Codeine is an opioid cough suppressant (antitussive) that affects a certain part of the brain, reducing the urge to cough
It works by reducing cough, a runny or stuffy nose, and red, itchy eyes
Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, corn syrup, D&C Red #33, FD&C Blue #1, flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate
It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body
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