Wockhardt Promethazine With Codeine Oral Solution

Wockhardt Promethazine With Codeine Oral Solution is a prescription medicine containing promethazine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate Wockhardt cough syrup. According to U.S. product labeling, it is indicated for the temporary relief of Wockhardt cough syrup and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or the common cold in adults 18 years of age and older.

Because codeine is an opioid, this medicine carries important safety risks, including respiratory depression, misuse, addiction, physical dependence, and overdose. Use this medication only as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.

What Is Wockhardt Cough Syrup

Wockhardt Promethazine With Codeine Oral Solution combines two active ingredients: promethazine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate.

Promethazine provides antihistamine effects, while codeine is an opioid that acts on the central nervous system and can help suppress coughing.

The Wockhardt formulation contains 6.25 mg of promethazine hydrochloride and 10 mg of codeine phosphate per 5 mL of oral solution.

Wockhardt Promethazine With Codeine Uses

Healthcare professionals may prescribe Wockhardt cough syrup for the temporary relief of cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or the common cold in adults.

Before treatment begins, a healthcare professional should consider the cause and severity of the cough, the patient’s medical history, current medications, and potential risk factors.

Active Ingredients

Each 5 mL of Wockhardt Promethazine With Codeine Oral Solution contains:

• Promethazine hydrochloride 6.25 mg

• Codeine phosphate 10 mg

The medication is supplied as an oral liquid intended for administration by mouth.

Wockhardt Cough Syrup Benefits and Characteristics

The combination of promethazine and codeine provides two pharmacological actions in one oral solution.

Promethazine provides antihistamine activity, while codeine acts on the central nervous system to suppress coughing.

Treatment should follow the prescribing information and the recommendations of a qualified healthcare professional.

Wockhardt Cough Syrup Side Effects

Promethazine With Codeine can cause side effects. Possible effects include:

• Drowsiness

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Dry mouth

• Sedation

• Blurred vision

• Reduced alertness

More serious reactions can occur because the product contains codeine.

Seek emergency medical attention if severe breathing difficulties, extreme sedation, loss of consciousness, or other signs of opioid overdose occur.

Important Safety Information can cause serious or life-threatening respiratory depression. The risk may increase when treatment begins, after a dosage change, or when the medicine is combined with other substances that depress the central nervous system.

Accidental ingestion can also cause a potentially fatal codeine overdose, particularly in children. Store the medicine securely and keep it away from children.

U.S. labeling does not indicate this medication for patients younger than 18 years of age