Is Phenergan a narcotic

Answer 1

Although this drug as medical uses, it is often used as a narcotic. Its affects sedate you and relax your body. It has become a widely used drug along with other cough medicines among our countries use because it is so easily prescribed and obtained.

Answer 2

Promethazine is a first-generation H1 receptor antagonist of the phenothiazine chemical class used medically as an antihistamine. It has a strong sedative effect and in some countries is prescribed for insomnia when benzodiazepines are contraindicated.

Answer 3

That depends on what you mean by "narcotic."

Technically "narcotic" originally meant any drug with sleep-inducing properties. Both promethazine and dextromethorphan, the active ingredients in Promethazine DM, have such properties.

However, "narcotic" is defined in US law in such a way that neither of these substances is considered a narcotic drug.

Answer 4

No

Narcotics are opiates. Phenergan is a depressant on the nervous system (e.g., Benzodiazipines)

Answer 5

Yes. Promethazine is a non-narcotic drug. It is not regulated by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency).

Answer 6

No it is a antihistamine

Answer 7

Is phenergan a opiate

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

No