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Can promethazine with codeine be taken for sore throat and minimal cold/allergy symptoms like sneezing/runny nose?

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No: This is a medication used for cough and for pain. Not for mild symptoms as you describe. It is a narcotic and should be used for the purpose and for the person it was prescribed to according to Federal law.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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