Comparing Guaiatussin AC vs Promethazine VC With Codeine
Guaiatussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) | Promethazine VC with Codeine (codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine) |
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Guaiatussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) | Promethazine VC with Codeine (codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough. Guaiatussin AC 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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Generic Availability | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other codeine / guaifenesin brands include: 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, 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 |
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Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
3.5 hours |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
A total of 529 drugs are known to interact with Guaiatussin AC:
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A total of 825 drugs are known to interact with Promethazine VC with Codeine:
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First Approval Date | ||
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
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More Information | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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