Promethazine and Dextromethorphan

Uses

It is used to stop coughing.
It is used to ease allergy signs.
Promethazine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
Dextromethorphan works on the cough center in the brain.

Dosing

How to take
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.

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