Darifenacin and Promethazine and codeine interaction

Darifenacin and Promethazine and codeine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Promethazine and codeine (Promethazine Hydrochloride and Codeine Phosphate) label · effective 2025-12-18

Major

Interactions with Drugs Affecting Cytochrome P450 Isoenzymes The effects of concomitant use or discontinuation of cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers, 3A4 inhibitors, or 2D6 inhibitors with codeine are complex, requiring careful consideration of the effects on the parent drug, codeine, and the active metabolite, morphine.

Boxed warningby drug classView label on DailyMed
Major

Avoid the use of Promethazine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution in patients who are taking a CYP3A4 inhibitor, CYP3A4 inducer, or 2D6 inhibitor [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) , Drug Interactions (7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 ) ].

Boxed warningby drug classView label on DailyMed
Major

The effects of concomitant use or discontinuation of cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers, 3A4 inhibitors, or 2D6 inhibitors with codeine are complex, requiring careful consideration of the effects on the parent drug, codeine, and the active metabolite, morphine.

Boxed warningby drug classView label on DailyMed
Major

Avoid the use of Promethazine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution in patients who are taking a CYP2D6 inhibitor.

Warnings and precautionsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Major

Avoid the use of Promethazine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution in patients who are taking inhibitors of CYP2D6.

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From the Darifenacin label · effective 2026-02-10

Moderate

Darifenacin extended-release tablets, like other anticholinergic drugs, may decrease gastrointestinal motility and should be used with caution in patients with conditions such as severe constipation, ulcerative colitis, and myasthenia gravis.

Warnings and precautionsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Moderate

The concomitant use of darifenacin extended-release tablets with other anticholinergic agents may increase the frequency and/or severity of dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision and other anticholinergic pharmacological effects.

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Moderate

Other Anticholinergic Agents The concomitant use of darifenacin extended-release tablets with other anticholinergic agents may increase the frequency and/or severity of dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision and other anticholinergic pharmacological effects.

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