Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine and Vi-Atro

• Generic Name: codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Promethazine VC with Codeine, Phenergan VC with Codeine, M-Phen

Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine contains a narcotic cough medicine and may be habit-forming.

Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: atropine / diphenoxylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lomotil, Lonox, Lomocot, Vi-Atro

Diphenoxylate and atropine combination is used along with other measures (eg, fluid and electrolyte treatment) to treat severe diarrhea. Diphenoxylate helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.

Diphenoxylate is chemically related to some narcotics and may be habit-forming if taken in doses that are larger than prescribed. If higher than normal doses of the combination are taken, the atropine will cause unpleasant effects.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.