How effective is Prometh W/ Dextromethorphan for The Flu? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

Overall ratings: 3/5
Long term ratings: 0/5

This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Prometh w/ dextromethorphan (dextromethorphan hydrobromide; promethazine hydrochloride) is for The flu and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 3 Prometh w/ dextromethorphan users and is updated continuously.

What is Prometh w/ dextromethorphan?

Prometh w/ dextromethorphan has active ingredients of dextromethorphan hydrobromide; promethazine hydrochloride. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 151 Prometh w/ dextromethorphan users. Check the latest studies of Prometh w/ dextromethorphan.

What is The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,186 drugs and 2,715 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.


On Jul, 09, 2026

3 people are studied for taking Prometh w/ dextromethorphan in The flu

Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Does Prometh w/ dextromethorphan work for your The flu (overall)?

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Does Prometh w/ dextromethorphan work for your The flu (long term)?

Prometh w/ dextromethorphan effectiveness for The flu (number of people):

Overall:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 1
  • moderate: 1
  • high: 1
  • very high: 0
Long Term:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 0
  • moderate: 0
  • high: 0
  • very high: 0

Gender of people who take Prometh w/ dextromethorphan for The flu *:

  • female: 33.33 %
  • male: 66.67 %

Age of people who take Prometh w/ dextromethorphan for The flu *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 33.33 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 33.33 %
  • 60+: 33.33 %

Who find Prometh W/ Dextromethorphan more effective for The Flu?

Gender of people who take Prometh w/ dextromethorphan for The flu *:

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

Age of people who take Prometh w/ dextromethorphan for The flu *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 100 %

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Prometh w/ dextromethorphan?

- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Prometh w/ dextromethorphan safety and effectiveness.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on dextromethorphan hydrobromide; promethazine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Prometh w/ dextromethorphan) and Prometh w/ dextromethorphan (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.

Who is eHealthMe?

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