Comparing Promethazine DM vs Tussionex Pennkinetic
| Promethazine DM (dextromethorphan / promethazine) | Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) |
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| Promethazine DM (dextromethorphan / promethazine) | Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough, Allergic Rhinitis, Cold Symptoms. Promethazine DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough, Cold Symptoms. Tussionex Pennkinetic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Promethazine DM has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Tussionex Pennkinetic has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 103 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% 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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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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N/A |
Other chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone brands include: Hydrocodone GF, HyTan, TussiCaps | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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16 hours |
30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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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 751 drugs are known to interact with Promethazine DM:
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A total of 658 drugs are known to interact with Tussionex Pennkinetic:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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February 14, 2006 |
December 31, 1987 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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