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Is Promethazine-codeine Syrup Effectivein Controlling Night Time Cough?

is prometh/cod 6.25-10 syp cough syrup an expectorant? I need a break from the night time coughing that has kept me up for the last several nights. Everything I ve taken this far says for cough, but its making me cough MORE! I had this in my cabinet from March of this year when I had the flu. Should I use it?
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough at night time which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection. It seems to be due to compromised immunity of body. You can take Promethazine-codeine syrup as it will give you soothing effects. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take cough expectorants and do warm saline gargles. You should take steam inhalation on daily basis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest and throat swab test done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take antibiotic Amoxicillin in combination with antiallergic medication Sinarest.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Promethazine-codeine Syrup Effectivein Controlling Night Time Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough at night time which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection. It seems to be due to compromised immunity of body. You can take Promethazine-codeine syrup as it will give you soothing effects. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take cough expectorants and do warm saline gargles. You should take steam inhalation on daily basis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest and throat swab test done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take antibiotic Amoxicillin in combination with antiallergic medication Sinarest. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari