Pronunciation: pro METH a zeen
Brand: Phenergan
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5307, DAN DAN
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5319, DAN
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with GG 225
50 mg, round, pink, imprinted with GG 235
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with K 3
50 mg, round, pink, imprinted with K 4
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with Z C 0 2
12.5 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 107
50 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 109
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with K3
50 mg, round, pink, imprinted with K 4
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with GG 225
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 521
12.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN, 745
12.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC 01
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with Z C 0 2
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC 03
12.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with C51
12.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC 01
12.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC 01
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 521
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with 59911 5872
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with GG 225
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with C52
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with Z C 0 2
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5307, DAN DAN
50 mg, round, pink, imprinted with AN 522
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with 59911, 5873
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with C53
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC, 03
Promethazine is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes.
Promethazine also prevents motion sickness, and treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid.
Promethazine is not for use in treating symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, or other lower respiratory tract infections.
Promethazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Promethazine should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old. Promethazine can cause severe breathing problems or death in very young children. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions when giving this medicine to a child of any age.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to promethazine or to similar medicines such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, or trifluoperazine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Promethazine is often taken at bedtime or before meals. For motion sickness, promethazine is usually started within 1 hour before traveling. When used for surgery, promethazine is usually taken the night before the surgery.
How often you take this medicine and the timing of your dose will depend on the condition being treated.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
If a child is using this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Promethazine doses are based on weight in children, and any changes may affect your child's dose.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using promethazine.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using promethazine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of promethazine.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Promethazine can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Using promethazine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Other drugs may affect promethazine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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