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Phenaphen with Codeine

Main Ingredients: Acetaminophenplus Codeine phosphate

Phenaphen with Codeine is used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain. It combines a narcotic analgesic (Codeine phosphate) with a non-narcotic analgesic (Acetaminophen), which is also used for reducing fever.

Phenaphen with Codeine Side Effects

Side effects of Phenaphen with Codeine range from lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and shortness of breath to allergic reactions, anxiety, depression, mania, drowsiness, mood changes, restlessness.

Phenaphen with Codeine Caution

Phenaphen with Codeine is habit forming. Use it exactly as prescribed by your physician. If you were addicted to narcotics or painkillers in the past, let your doctor know about it.

No one who had an allergic reaction to Codeine or acetaminophen (Tylenol) or have adrenal, kidney, liver, or prostate disorder, should take this drug.

Phenaphen with Codeine can make you drowsy. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.

If you ever had a head injury, stomach problems, or lung disease, discuss with your doctor before taking Phenaphen with Codeine.

If you are pregnant or nursing, let your doctor know about it before taking Phenaphen with Codeine.

Phenaphen with Codeine Interactions

Phenaphen with Codeine slows the nerve cell response; Alcohol will definitely enhance this effect.

Check with your physician before combining Phenaphen with Codeine with the anti-depressant, anti anxiety drugs, cold medicines that has Antihistamines, tranquilizers, MAO inhibitors, other narcotic analgesics as well as herbal anti-depressant, St. John’s wort.

Phenaphen with Codeine Doses

ADULTS

The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets, taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.

CHILDREN

Phenaphen with Codeine is not recommended for children.

Phenaphen with Codeine Overdose

In case of Phenaphen with Codeine overdose, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of Phenaphen with Codeine overdose include bluish skin, blood disorders, cold and clammy skin, extreme sleepiness that can leads to coma, general bodily discomfort, heart problems, heavy perspiration, kidney problems, limp muscles, liver failure, low blood pressure, nausea, slow heartbeat,and vomiting.

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