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Promethazine hydrochloride is metabolized in the liver, with the sulfoxides of promethazine and N-desmethylpromethazine Home Phenergan Print Save Phenergan Generic name: promethazine (oral) [ pro-METH-a-zeen ] Brand names: Phenergan, Phenadoz, Promethegan Drug classes: Antihistamines, Phenothiazine antiemetics Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD
Phenergan is also used to treat allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose
Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as before/after surgery, motion 1
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uk) Patient leaflet - PHENERGAN 10 MG TABLETS Phenergan 10 mg promethazine hydrochloride SANOFI Promethazine is a medication used to manage and treat allergic conditions, nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and sedation
Respiratory Depression contraindicated in pts <2 yo due to cases of resp
nausea and vomiting - motion sickness
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Promethazine is a severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out
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5 mg twice daily, alternatively 5-15 mg once daily, dose to be taken at night
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Children: Do not give Phenergan (promethazine injection) to a child younger than 2 years of age
Promethazine has been sold under brand names such as Phenergan ®, Promethegan ®, and Phenadoz ®
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These include allergies, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, and pain after surgery
Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person Initially 10 mg twice a day
Children 5 - 10 years
Many medications and substances (like alcohol) can make promethazine side effects more likely
It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body
Promethazine is a prescription drug used to treat nausea, vomiting, and allergies
Phenergan 25 MG Tablet is an antihistamine with sedative properties which is used to treat allergic reactions such as the runny nose, itching, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, rashes
The dose is usually 6
Promethazine hydrochloride injection is indicated to help manage certain allergic reactions, motion sickness, post-operative nausea and vomiting, and as a sedative or adjunct to analgesics
tired feeling, sleep problems (insomnia)
It has mild sedative (sleepiness) properties, therefore it is used to relax and sedate patients before and after surgery
Promethazine also makes you feel sleepy (has a sedative effect)
Duration of action is four to six hours, although effects may persist up to 12 hours
It contains information on the indications, dosage, warnings, and side effects of Phenergan
• Phenergan elixir is recommended for children 2-5 years of age
Promethazine misuse/abuse appears to be an alarming issue, being associated with drug-related fatalities
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as before/after
The inactive ingredients present are lactose, magnesium stearate, and methylcellulose
Promethazine is a medication used to manage and treat allergic conditions, nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and sedation
Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, constipation, or dry mouth may occur
Phenergan contains the active ingredient promethazine hydrochloride
Phenergan Tablets contain a medicine called promethazine hydrochloride
It
Promethazine is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes
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Promethazine was made in the 1940s by a team of scientists from Rhône-Poulenc laboratories
The inactive ingredients present are hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose and magnesium stearate
5 mg twice daily, alternatively 5–15 mg once daily, dose to be taken at night
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It works by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction
Promethazine HCl, a phenothiazine derivative, is designated chemically as 10 H -Phenothiazine-10-ethanamine, N,N, α-trimethyl-, monohydrochloride, (±)- with the following structural formula: Promethazine is a phenothiazine that works like an antihistamine
Dosage
Promethazine has been sold under brand names such as Phenergan ®, Promethegan ®, and Phenadoz ®
Promethazine comes as a tablet, syrup, rectal suppository, and injection
Promethazine oral tablet is a prescription drug used to treat several conditions
To be repeated after 6 – 8 hours as required
Serious promethazine side effects include trouble breathing, seizures, and movement problems
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5 mg three times a day; or 25 mg at bedtime as needed
Promethazine DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, runny nose, and sneezing caused by colds or allergies