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.
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Promethazine is a prescription medication that is prescribed for
allergies or nausea. The most common side effects of promethazine
are sleepiness and dizziness.
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Promethazine with DM syrup contains the anti-tussive drug
dextromethorphan (DXM, DM) and the anti-histamine drug
promethazine.