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What is the most important information I should know about codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine?
| Pronunciation: | KOE deen, FEN il EFF rin, and pro METH a zeen |
| Brand: | Promethazine VC with Codeine |
 | Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before you start taking this medication. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to codeine, phenylephrine, or promethazine, or if you have high blood pressure, a blood vessel disorder, or asthma. |
 | Do not use if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. |
 | Codeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. This medication should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medicine in a secure place where others cannot get to it. |
 | Do not give this medication to a child younger than 16 years old without the advice of a doctor. |
| There are many other medicines that can cause interact with codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you. |
| Last updated: | March 24, 2008 |
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