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promethazine-hcl

This medicine is used in the management of allergies.

Contradications

This medication is not to be used in comatose patients and patients with CNS depression (suppressed brain activity)

Side effects

Patients administered with this medication may commonly experience drowsiness (Abnormally sleepy), dizziness (lightheadedness), headache, fatigue, anticholinergic effects (constipation, dry mouth, and blurred vision), hyperexcitability in children, and photosensitivity. Other serious side effects include convulsions (Involuntary fast, jerky movements with loss of consciousness) and extrapyramidal reactions.

Expert Advice

Consult your doctor if unrelieved nausea or diarrhea, unusual weight gain, chest pain or palpitations, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, and involuntary movements.
Avoid alcohol during therapy.
Apply sunscreen to prevent photosensitivity, avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight.

FAQs

What is this medicine?

Promethazine is used as a histamine-receptor blocker. Histamine receptors are proteins that bind with histamine to produce allergic reactions.

Can my child take this medication?

This medication is contraindicated for children under 2 years of age.

What If I Miss A Dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Can I overdose on this medication?

Yes, signs and symptoms of over dosage with this medication range from mild depression of the central nervous system and cardiovascular system to profound hypotension (low blood pressure), respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and sudden death

Can I drive after taking this medication?

You may feel drowsy or sleepy while taking this medicine or in the morning after taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.