Is promethazine/codeine, Tylenol?

Question

My little girl has strep throat and was prescribed promethazine/codeine cough syrup, but her throat is still killing her. I didn't know if I could give her Tylonal with this and I won't till I know for sure.
I can't call the Dr. because they are closed. I have looked up the medication online and it doesn't say it has Tylenol in it, but im still not sure.
Anyone know?

Thanks guys, yes, I do have childrens IB as well. Maybe I will go with that instead.
And we did stock up on the cute little mini popsicles for her :o)
Hopefully the antibiotic won't take to many day to help her start feeling better!

Answer 1

Yes, you can give her tylenol with it. Does she ever take ibuprofen? Studies have shown that it is more effective for pain in children. I wouldn't worry about giving tylenol with the cough syrup for the first 24-36 hours. Then after that I'd lay off on the tylenol a bit. Poor little thing. :(
Have any popsicles she can suck on? Or put some kool-aid in the freezer for a few minutes and make a slush, or crush some ice and add some flavoring to it.

Answer 2

no, codiene cough syrup is not Tylenol. Tylenol = acetaminophen. You can go ahead and give her some Tylenol, but do it a few hours after giving the codiene cough syrup, and start with a lower dose.

Answer 3

No that's not Tylenol.. my daughters have taken that before.. and the promethazine is generic for phenergan(an antihistamine) .... it will be OK to give her Tylenol for pain.. or Motrin.. i would say Motrin would do better because its for inflammation too.

Answer 4

To be on the safe side, call an emergency room and ask to speak to a nurse. Tell her what is going on and she should be able to answer you.