Promethazine and Acephen drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Promethazine (promethazine hydrochloride) and Acephen (acetaminophen). Common drug interactions include conjunctivitis among females and chronic kidney disease among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Promethazine and Acephen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Promethazine?
Promethazine has active ingredients of promethazine hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 32,300 Promethazine users. Check the latest studies of Promethazine.
What is Acephen?
Acephen has active ingredients of acetaminophen. eHealthMe is studying from 91 Acephen users. Check the latest studies of Acephen.
22 people who take Promethazine and Acephen together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Promethazine and Acephen, by gender? *:
female:
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Hypersensitivity
- Orbital oedema (swelling of orbit)
- Pneumomediastinum (air is present in the mediastinum)
- Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung)
- Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
- Subcutaneous emphysema (smooth bulging of the skin)
male:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Cardio-respiratory arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs)
- Death
- Decreased appetite
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Oesophageal infection
- Alcoholic seizure
What are the common drug interactions of Promethazine and Acephen, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Renal tubular acidosis (medical condition that involves an accumulation of acid in the body due to a failure of the kidneys)
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
- Anxiety
- Emotional distress
- Pain
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Bone metabolism disorder
- Alcoholic seizure
- Bone disorder
60+:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Oesophageal infection
- Colorectal cancer stage ii (cancer has grown into the outermost layers of the colon or rectum to near organ)
- Gastric cancer (stomach cancer)
- Laryngeal cancer (cancer of the larynx)
- Signet-ring cell carcinoma (signet cell cancer tumour)
- Renal injury (kidney injury)
- Bladder cancer
- Cardio-respiratory arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Hiv Infection: 11 people, 50.00%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 36.36%
- Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
- Infection: 2 people, 9.09%
- High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.09%
- Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Promethazine (32,300 reports)
- Acephen (91 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Promethazine and Acephen:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Promethazine:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Acephen:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Promethazine and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Acephen and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on promethazine hydrochloride and acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Promethazine and Acephen, respectively), and Promethazine and Acephen (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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