Promethazine and codeine and Rasagiline interaction
Promethazine and codeine and Rasagiline: the Promethazine and codeine prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
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
Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use of MAOIs within 14 days [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.16) , Drug Interactions (7.6) ].
Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) therapy or within the last 14 days.
Co-administration with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Concurrent use of Promethazine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution is contraindicated in patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days of stopping such therapy [ see Contraindications (4) ].
MAOIs may potentiate the effects of morphine, codeine’s active metabolite, including respiratory depression, coma, and confusion MAOIs [ see Drug Interactions (7.6) ].
Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome.
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