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A member asked:

Is there a prescription cough syrup without codeine (i'm alergic) that will give me the same results as a codeine based syrup? i need to sleep!

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Yes: Yes - there's one with Promethazine and dextromethorphan, also called Promethazine dm, that can suppress your cough and help you sleep.

Answered 6/13/2019

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