Patient Information for Phenergan® AKA Promethazine:
What do promethazine tablets do?
PROMETHAZINE (Phenergan®) is an antihistamine. It relieves moderate to severe allergic reactions; reduces or prevents nausea and vomiting, including motion sickness; helps to make you sleep before surgery, and helps with pain relief after surgery. Generic promethazine tablets are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take promethazine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I take this medicine?
Take promethazine tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
If you are taking promethazine to stop you getting car (travel) sick, take the first dose 30 to 60 minutes before you leave.
Special precautions for use in children: Promethazine is not for children under 2 years old; give to children only if prescribed by the doctor.
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 doses.
What other medicines can interact with promethazine?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist: about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking promethazine?
Serious side effects with promethazine include:
Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side effects.
Minor side effects with promethazine include:
Let your doctor know about these side effects if they do not go away or if they annoy you.
What do I need to watch for while I take promethazine?
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve in 1 to 2 days.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how promethazine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Promethazine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
If you are diabetic, check your blood-sugar levels regularly.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature, between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What does promethazine oral syrup do?
PROMETHAZINE (PhenerganŽ) is an antihistamine. It relieves moderate to severe allergic reactions; reduces or prevents nausea and vomiting, including motion sickness; helps to make you sleep before surgery, and helps with pain relief after surgery. Generic promethazine oral syrup is available.
What should my health care professional know before I take promethazine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I take this medicine?
Take promethazine oral syrup by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
If you are taking promethazine to stop you getting car (travel) sick, take the first dose 30 to 60 minutes before you leave.
Special precautions for use in children: Promethazine is not for children under 2 years old; give to children only if prescribed by the doctor.
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 doses.
What other medicines can interact with promethazine?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist: about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking promethazine?
Serious side effects with promethazine include:
Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side effects.
Minor side effects with promethazine include:
Let your doctor know about these side effects if they do not go away or if they annoy you.
What do I need to watch for while I take promethazine?
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve in 1 to 2 days.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how promethazine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Promethazine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
If you are diabetic, check your blood-sugar levels regularly.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature, between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F); do not freeze Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What do promethazine suppositories do?
PROMETHAZINE (PhenerganŽ) is an antihistamine. It relieves moderate to severe allergic reactions; reduces or prevents nausea and vomiting, including motion sickness; helps to make you sleep before surgery, and helps with pain relief after surgery. Generic promethazine suppositories are available.
What should my health care professional know before I use promethazine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?
Promethazine suppositories are put into the rectum (back passage). Wash your hands. Take off the foil wrapping. Wet the tip of the suppository with water to make it easier to use. Lie on your side and raise your knee to your chest. Using your finger, gently push the suppository into the rectum. Hold it in place for a few minutes. Wash your hands.
If you are using promethazine to stop you getting car (travel) sick, use the first dose 30 to 60 minutes before you leave.
Special precautions for use in children: Promethazine is not for children under 2 years old.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double doses.
What other medicines can interact with promethazine?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist: about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from using promethazine?
Serious side effects with promethazine include:
Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side effects.
Minor side effects with promethazine include:
Let your doctor know about these side effects if they do not go away or if they annoy you.
What do I need to watch for while I use promethazine?
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve in 1 to 2 days.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how promethazine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Promethazine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
If you are diabetic, check your blood-sugar levels regularly.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8°C (36 and 46°F).
What does promethazine injection do?
PROMETHAZINE (PhenerganŽ) is an antihistamine. It relieves moderate to severe allergic reactions; reduces or prevents nausea and vomiting, including motion sickness; helps to make you sleep before surgery, and helps with pain relief after surgery. Generic promethazine injections are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive promethazine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?
Promethazine is for injection into a muscle, or into a vein.
Special precautions for use in children: Promethazine is not for children under 2 years old.
What if I miss a dose?
The injection is usually given as needed.
What other medicines can interact with promethazine?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist: about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from receiving promethazine?
Serious side effects with promethazine include:
Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side effects.
Minor side effects with promethazine include:
Let your doctor know about these side effects if they do not go away or if they annoy you.
What do I need to watch for while I receive promethazine?
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve in 1 to 2 days.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how promethazine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Promethazine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
If you are diabetic, check your blood-sugar levels regularly.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Protect from light. Do not use injection if the solution is discolored or contains a precipitate.