Comparing Codeine / Guaifenesin vs Promethazine VC With Codeine
| Codeine / guaifenesin | Promethazine VC with Codeine (codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine) |
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| Codeine / guaifenesin | Promethazine VC with Codeine (codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough. Codeine / guaifenesin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Promethazine VC with Codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Codeine / guaifenesin | More about Promethazine VC with Codeine (codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine) | ||||||||
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Codeine / guaifenesin has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 87 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Allfen CD, Allfen CDX, Bitex Liquid, Brontex, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codafen, Codar GF, Dex-Tuss, Diabetic Tussin C, Duraganidin NR, ExeClear-C, Gani-Tuss NR, Glydeine, Guai-Co, Guaiatussin AC, Guaifen AC, Guaifen-C, Guaifenesin AC, Guaitussin AC, Guiatuss AC, Guiatussin with Codeine, M-Clear WC, Mar-cof CG, Mytussin AC, Pro-Clear, Robafen AC, Virtussin A/C View more |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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3.5 hours |
16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Codeine / guaifenesin:
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A total of 820 drugs are known to interact with Promethazine VC with Codeine:
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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