Phenergan-Codeine (Codeine Phosphate and Promethazine HCl) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 27, 2012

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Vertigo introduction

Balance is defined as a state of equilibrium. It takes significant amount of work for this to occur in the body. The brain uses inputs from many sources to understand where the body is located in relationship to the world and to allow it to function. Sensory information from the eyes, ears, and position receptors in the rest of the body help keep the body upright and allow it to move in a coordinated fashion.

Information comes to cerebellar lobes located in the base of the brain from the vestibular system in the inner ear, vision from the eyes, and proprioception (position) receptors located throughout the body that send signals through the spinal cord. The cerebellum uses that information to maintain posture, coordinate body motions like walking and also coordinate fine motor skills like using a pen to write.

Vertigo, a feeling of spinning movement and sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting, occurs when an...

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Codeine phosphate; promethazine is used for the temporary relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms associated with an allergy or the common cold. Notify your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not take this medication with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. This medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision; use caution while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not take any other sedating drugs or drink alcohol while taking codeine with promethazine. This medication may be habit forming. Withdrawal symptoms may occur after you stop taking it. May cause nausea, vomiting or constipation; notify your physician if these occur. Notify physician if you develop muscle spasms, uncontrolled twitching in the face and body, or uncontrolled tongue or jaw movements. This medication may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Use sunscreens and wear protective clothing until degree of sensitivity is determined. This medication may be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.