Prometh
by Nova Med
Active ingredients: Promethazine, Promethazine HCl
Packs
- Syp · 5 mg/5 mL · 60 mL (043633)
- Syp · 5 mg/5 mL · 120 mL (043633)
- Syp · 5 mg/5 mL · 450 mL (043633)
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About Promethazine HCl
Antihistamine, Systemic
Uses
Allergic conditions.
How to take it
ORAL: Adults: 10-20 mg two or three times daily. Children: Symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever, insomnia associated with urticaria and pruritus: 2-5 yr, 5 mg twice daily or 5-15 mg at night; 5-10 yr, 5-10 mg twice daily or 10-25 mg at night; 10-18 yr, 10-20 mg 2-3 times daily or 25 mg at night increased to 25 mg twice daily if necessary. Sedation (short-term use): 2-5 yr, 15-20 mg; 5-10 yr, 20-25 mg; 10-18 yr, 25-50 mg. Sedation in intensive care: 1 mth-12 yr, 0.5-1 mg/kg, max 25 mg, 4 times daily, adjusted according to response; 12-18 yr, 25-50 mg 4 times daily, adjusted according to response. Nausea and vomiting: The following dose at bedtime on night before travel, repeat…
Side effects
Drowsiness, impaired reactions. Dizziness, disorientation, restlessness, headache, fatigue, anticholinergic effects, photosensitivity. Extra-pyramidal reactions, convulsions (high doses). Hyperexcitability in children.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Coma, CNS depression. Precautions: Asthma, severe coronary artery disease, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, narrow angle glaucoma, epilepsy, renal or hepatic impairment, GI or urinary obstruction. Avoid if signs or symptoms of Reye's syndrome.
Advice
Contact prescriber if there is unrelieved nausea or diarrhoea, unusual weight gain, increased sleepiness or stimulation, chest pain or palpitations, sore throat or difficulty in breathing, involuntary movements, restlessness. Avoid alcohol during therapy. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen to prevent photosensitivity.
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Interactions with Promethazine HCl
Alcohol, CNS depressants, MAOIs, anticholinergics.
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