Complete dosing information for PROMETHAZINE, PHENYLEPHRINE, CODEINE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults 18 years of age and older : 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not to exceed 6 doses (30 mL) in 24 hours. ( 2.2 ) Measure Promethazine and Phenylephrine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution with an accurate milliliter measuring device. ( 2.1 , 5.7 ) Do not increase the dose or dosing frequency. ( 2.1 ) Prescribe for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals. ( 2.3 ) Reevaluate patients with unresponsive cough in 5 days or sooner for possible underlying pathology. ( 2.3 ) Reevaluate patient prior to refilling. ( 2.3 ) Do not rapidly reduce or abruptly discontinue in a physically-dependent patient. (2.3) 2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Instructions Ensure accuracy when prescribing, dispensing, and administering Promethazine and Phenylephrine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution to avoid dosing errors due to confusion between mg and mL, and with other codeine and promethazine solutions of different concentrations, which could re