Wockhardt Promethazine codeine syrup
Wockhardt Promethazine codeine syrup is a prescription medicine that temporarily treats cough and upper respiratory symptoms, including a stuffy nose (nasal congestion) that you can have with allergies or a common cold.
Typical dosing for promethazine
Each teaspoon (5 mL) of promethazine contains 6.25 mg of promethazine and 15 mg of dextromethorphan.
- Adults and children 12 years and older: The typical dose is to take 5 mL by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. Don’t take more than 30 mL in 24 hours.
- Children 6 to 11 years old: The typical dose is to take 2.5 mL to 5 mL by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. Don’t take more than 20 mL in 24 hours.
- Children 2 to 5 years old: The typical dose is to take 1.25 mL to 2.5 mL by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. Don’t take more than 10 mL in 24 hours.
Side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor.
To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:
- nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop
- fainting
- slow heartbeat
- mental/mood changes (such as hallucinations, nervousness, irritability, restlessness, confusion)
- unusual/uncontrolled movements (such as fixed upward stare, neck twisting, tongue movements)
- shaking (tremor)
- difficulty urinating
- easy bleeding/bruising
- signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn’t go away, fever)
- severe stomach/abdominal pain
- yellowing eyes/skin
Get medical help right away if you have any severe side effects, including:
- slow/shallow breathing
- seizures
This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
- fever
- muscle stiffness/pain/tenderness/weakness
- severe tiredness
- severe confusion
- sweating
- fast/irregular heartbeat
- dark urine
- signs of kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine)
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
