Question 1

could sildec-pe cough syrup contain codeine?

Accepted Answer

No: It has an antihistamine and a decongestant.

Question 2

can you tell me about cough syrup with codeine?

Accepted Answer

May be a good: choice to relieve symptoms at night and perhaps provide for a good night's sleep until your body and the other medicines you are taking help with your condition.

Question 3

what amount codeine do you get in your cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Promethazine/Codeine: Promethazine Hydrochloride 6.25 mg/5 mL and Codeine Phosphate 10 mg/5 mL. Promethazine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate syrup is indicated for the temporary relief of coughs and URS associated with allergy or the common cold. Take care.

Question 4

can you tell me about taking cough syrup with codeine and?

Accepted Answer

Cough syrup: Codeine is a narcotic which helps to suppress coughs. If it contains guaifenesin that will help to break things up so that you can cough it out.  However, it looks like your question was cut off, so I am not sure if your question was answered.

Question 5

is it possible for me to take too much codeine cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Codeine is a narcotic. Although weaker than many narcotics, it still has the same potential side effects from addiction to constipation, respiratory depression, and death. Only use according to prescription instructions and no more.

Question 6

how much codeine cough syrup do somebody have to take to overdose?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the weight of the person, the amount of confine in the product, and the other ingredients.  If there is Acetaminophen in the syrup, an overdose can be fatal. Seek medical attention now.

Question 7

why does codeine make me itch? i have been taking it  in a cough syrup for about one week and it is getting worse .

Accepted Answer

Listed side effect: Rash/itching is listed side effects. In some people, Codeine can cause the release of a substance called histamine in your body, thus causing the itching (hence antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps the itch). If it is getting worse, you should stop it and take some benadryl (diphenhydramine). Reconsult doc for treatment of your cough. Avoid Codeine products in the future. Good luck.

Question 8

is codeine in equate cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Equate cough syrup: Codeine is a controlled narcotic.  It is only available by prescription.
Equate cough syrup is over the counter medication.  One of its active ingredient is dextromethorphan.  It doesn't contain codeine.

Question 9

could rondec (cough syrup) contain codeine?

Accepted Answer

Rondec: There is no codeine in this - its has the following 
chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride

Question 10

how much time will the codeine in cough syrup show up in a urinanalysis?

Accepted Answer

1 day only: The short half-life of Codeine in serum is only 2-4 hours. It takes approximately 6 half lives for a drug to be eliminated from your system. 4*6/24=1 days. The Codeine will stay in your system for about 1 days. Take this opportunity and stay clean.

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