Promethazine is used for treatment of allergies to the upper respiratory tract and skin including symptoms of sneezing, runny and itchy nose and eye irritation and red, raised, itchy skin rash. It is also used to prevent and control nausea, vomiting and pain which may occur after surgery; to prevent motion sickness. It also used as a short-term sedative.
How it works
Promethazine belongs to the group of medicines called antihistamines. It also has additional anti-emetic, central sedative and anti-cholinergic properties. It acts by blocking a natural substance called histamine that your body produces during an allergic reaction.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adults (including children over 10 years and elderly): initial dose: 10-20 mg 2-4 times daily.
children (5-10 years): 10 mg or 20 mg once daily or 10 mg twice daily.
Common side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, headaches, unpleasant dreams (nightmares), tiredness, and disorientation, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, confusion, pale red, raised, itchy skin rash, rash, itching of skin, loss of appetite, gastric irritation, irregular heartbeats that one can feel (palpitations), low blood pressure (hypotension), change from normal heartbeat, muscle spasms and tic-like movements of the head and face, hypersensitivity reactions,nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, abnormal liver function.
Who should not take
Patients who are allergic (hypersensitive) to promethazine or any of the other ingredients of promethazine tablet.
Patients who are on or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy within last 14 days.
Patients in coma or suffering from depression.
Children less than 2 years.
Promethazine is used for treatment of allergies to the upper respiratory tract and skin including symptoms of sneezing, runny and itchy nose and eye irritation and red, raised, itchy skin rash. It is also used to prevent and control nausea, vomiting and pain which may occur after surgery; to prevent motion sickness. It also used as a short-term sedative.
How it works
Promethazine belongs to the group of medicines called antihistamines. It also has additional anti-emetic, central sedative and anti-cholinergic properties. It acts by blocking a natural substance called histamine that your body produces during an allergic reaction.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adults (including children over 10 years and elderly): initial dose: 10-20 mg 2-4 times daily.
children (5-10 years): 10 mg or 20 mg once daily or 10 mg twice daily.
Common side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, headaches, unpleasant dreams (nightmares), tiredness, and disorientation, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, confusion, pale red, raised, itchy skin rash, rash, itching of skin, loss of appetite, gastric irritation, irregular heartbeats that one can feel (palpitations), low blood pressure (hypotension), change from normal heartbeat, muscle spasms and tic-like movements of the head and face, hypersensitivity reactions,nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, abnormal liver function.
Who should not take
Patients who are allergic (hypersensitive) to promethazine or any of the other ingredients of promethazine tablet.
Patients who are on or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy within last 14 days.
Patients in coma or suffering from depression.
Children less than 2 years.
