Brand Names: Promethazine with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine with DM

Generic Name: dextromethorphan and promethazine (Pronunciation: dex troe me THOR fan and pro METH a zeen)

• What is dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• What are the possible side effects of dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• What is the most important information I should know about dextromethorphan (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• How should I take dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• What happens if I overdose (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• What should I avoid while taking dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• What other drugs will affect dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

The combination of dextromethorphan and promethazine used to treat cough, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Dextromethorphan and promethazine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of dextromethorphan and promethazine (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using dextromethorphan and promethazine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs;
• tremors, twitching, or uncontrolled muscle movements in your face, arms, or legs.
• severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
• hallucinations (seeing or hearing things);
• confusion, hallucinations; or
• slow, shallow breathing, weak pulse;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
• fever, muscle stiffness, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeat, sweating, fainting.

Keep taking dextromethorphan and promethazine and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, or confusion;
• blurred vision, dry mouth;
• ringing in your ears;
• nausea or vomiting; or
• increased sensitivity to sunlight.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup (promethazine and dextromethorphan) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects »

What is the most important information I should know about dextromethorphan (Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup)?

Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects.

Do not use dextromethorphan and promethazine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take dextromethorphan and promethazine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains dextromethorphan.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.