Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Promethazine
Drug Class
Allergy
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Codeine Phosphate- Promethazine HCl is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and co...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenothiazine. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Promethazine (HCl) is 320.90. Its pKa is 9.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO.IV,IM
10 to 25 mg — 4 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Take this medicine only until your symptom
3
Child · Oral
0.5 to 1 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not use Codeine Phosphate-Promethazine HCl if you are allergic to codeine or promethazine, or if you have: asthma or severe breathing problems
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus )
narrow-angle glaucoma
or if you are unable to urinate
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days
Important Warnings
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH
Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn
Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Opioid medicine can slow or stop your breathingand death may occur. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pausesblue colored lipsor if you are hard to wake up. Codeine Phosphate-Promethazine HCl may cause serious side effects. Stop using Codeine Phosphate-Promethazine HCl and call your doctor at once if you have: noisy breathingsighingshallow breathingextreme drowsinessconfusionfeeling weak or limpuncontrolled muscle movements in your face
Drug Interactions
You may have breathing problems or withdrawal symptoms if you start or stop taking certain other medicines. Tell your doctor if you also use an antibiotic
antifungal medication
heart or blood pressure medication
seizure medication
or medicine to treat HIV or hepatitis C. Opioid medication can interact with many other drugs and cause dangerous side effects or death. Be sure your doctor knows if you also use: cold or allergy medicines
bronchodilator asthma/COPD medication
or a diuretic ("water pill")
medicines for motion sickness
Storage
Inj, Elixir Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 67
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 67
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Promethazine, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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