Brand Names (s): Promethazin, Phenergan, Promethegan, Romergan, Fargan, Farganesse, Prothiazine.

Promethazin. Common Uses.

Promethazine is a first-generation h2 receptor antagonist antihistamine and antiemetic medication. It is used to relieve itchy, red, irritated, watery eyes; runny nose; sneezing; and itchy skin caused by hay fever and allergies. It is also used for motion sickness, before and after surgery as a sedative to relieve apprehension, and to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Promethazin. How to Take.

Take this medication with food if stomach upset occurs. Take this medication as directed. Do not increase the dose or take it more often or longer than prescribed. This is a strong medication and must only be used for the condition and by the person for which it is prescribed. It should not be used for just any cough or cold. It is helpful to drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses a day) to help relieve congestion.

Promethazin. Warning and Precautions.

Before taking promethazine,

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to promethazine or any other drugs.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking drugs, especially medicines for depression, seizures, colds, or allergies; muscle relaxants; pain medication; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had difficulty urinating (an enlarged prostate), glaucoma, epilepsy (seizures), ulcers, asthma or lung disease, high blood pressure, or heart or liver disease.

Before giving promethazine to a child, tell the doctor and pharmacist if you have a family history of sudden infant death syndrome (crib death) or if you regularly have difficulty waking the child.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking promethazine, call your doctor.

If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking promethazine.

You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug.

Promethazin. Missed Dose.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the doses.

Promethazin. Overdose.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center.

Promethazin. Storage.

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.

Promethazin. Possible Side Effects.

Although side effects from promethazine are not common, they can occur: dry mouth, drowsiness, confusion, fatigue difficulty, coordinating movements, stuffy nose.

If you experience any of the following symptoms: vision problems, ringing in the ears, tremors, insomnia, excitement restlessness, yellowing of the skin or eyes skin, rash, visit your doctor as soon as possible.

Do not let anyone else take your medication.

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