Promethazine VC with Codeine Alternatives Compared
Promethazine VC with Codeine | Mucinex D | Bromfed DM |
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Promethazine VC with Codeine (codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine) | Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | Bromfed DM (brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Promethazine VC with Codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Mucinex D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Bromfed DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Promethazine VC with Codeine (codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine) | More about Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | More about (brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Mucinex D has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 223 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Bromfed DM has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||
See also: Promethazine VC with Codeine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Mucinex D side effects in more detail. |
See also: Bromfed DM side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
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Other guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine brands include: Aldex GS, Altarussin PE, Ambi 60/1000, Ambi 60/580, Ambi 80/780, Ambifed, Ambifed-G, Ami-Tex PSE, Anatuss LA, Aquatab D Dose Pack, Coldmist, Coldmist Jr, Coldmist LA, Congestac, D-Feda II, Deco-D, Decongest II, Deconsal LA, Defen-LA, Degen II, Demibid II, Desal II, Despec-SR, Despec-Tab, Drituss GP, Durasal II, Duratuss GP (old formulation), Dynex, Entex PSE, Entex T, Eudal SR, ExeFen, ExeFen-IR, Fenex-PSE, G-Phed, G-Phed- PD, GP 500, Guai Sudo, Guai-Vent/PSE, Guaibid D, Guaibid D Pediatric, Guaifed, Guaifed-PSE, Guaifenex GP, Guaifenex PSE 120, Guaifenex PSE 60, Guaifenex PSE 80, Guaifenex PSE 85, Guaifenex RX, Guaimax-D, Guaipax PSE, Guaitab, Guaivent (Ethex), Guaivent PD, Guiadrine II, Guiadrine II SR, Guiadrine PSE, Guiadrine PSE 120, Guiatex II, Guiatex II SR, Guiatex PSE, Guiatuss PE, Humibid GC, Mardrops-EX, Maxifed, Mucinex D Maximum Strength, Mucus D, Mucus Relief D, Nalex CR, Nalex Jr, Poly-Vent IR, Robitussin Severe Congestion, Ru-Tuss DE, Sinutab Non Drying, Tusnel Pediatric Drops View more | Other brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine brands include: Allanhist PDX Drops, Anaplex DM, Anaplex DMX, Andehist DM NR Syrup, Brom Tann, Bromadine-DM, Bromaline DM, Bromanate DX Cough, Bromatane DX, Bromaxefed DM RF Syrup, Bromdex D, Brometane DX, Bromhist-DM Drops, Bromophed-DX, Bromph DM, Bromphenex DM, Bromplex DM, BromTann/DM Tann/PSE Tann, Bromtapp-DM, Brotapp-DM, BroveX PSB DM, BroveX PSE DM, BroveX PSE DM Tablets, Carbodex DM Syrup, Carbofed DM Syrup, Dallergy DM, Dimetane DX, EndaCof PD Drops, Histacol BD Drops, PediaHist DM, PSE Brom DM, Resperal-DM View more | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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24 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
A total of 807 drugs are known to interact with Promethazine VC with Codeine:
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A total of 184 drugs are known to interact with Mucinex D:
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A total of 550 drugs are known to interact with Bromfed DM:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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June 22, 2004 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||
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** 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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