vicodin is an opiod narcotic painkiller semisynthetically derived from thebaine, an alkaloid of the opium poppy, and promethazine is a phenothiazine tranq. Non narcotic. Huge difference, like the difference between benadryl and Diet Coke. phenagren can cause seizures.
purple is more potent the red is a little less
The only real difference between Actavis Promethazine Codeine Syrup and Caraco's version is availability and perhaps flavor. Actavis pulled its codeine syrup from the shelves and no longer offers it. Caraco's version is reportedly less fruity and flavorful.
Who discovered promethazine
I know that Alpharma and Actavis are supposed to be the strongest of the cough syrups and that Acatavis bought out Alpharma and recently discontinued their Promethazine with Codeine syrup, but why are they the strongest? Why exactly are they the best if all of the different brands of cough syrup contain the same amount of promethazine and codeine as the next. If someone could elaborate on this, it'd be a great help. Thanks!
Robitussin with codeine contains guaifenesin, which is an ingredient that is used to treat chest congestion by increasing chest secretions and making it easier for the patient to cough up the secretions. Promethazine is a drug that is used to treat nausea and vomiting. Codeine is used in both preparations to treat cough
Does promethazine contain aspirin
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.
Promethazine is a prescription medication that is prescribed for allergies or nausea. The most common side effects of promethazine are sleepiness and dizziness.
Promethazine with DM syrup contains the anti-tussive drug dextromethorphan (DXM, DM) and the anti-histamine drug promethazine.
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.
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People drink promethazine to get rid of the dry coughs that is usually irritating.