Phenergan

Tablet form of promethazine What kind of medication is this? Antihistamines include PROMETHAZINE in this category. It alleviates mild to severe allergic responses, lessens or avoids nausea and vomiting caused by illness or motion sickness, assists in putting you to sleep before to surgery, and it may assist with pain reduction or nausea following surgery. Before I start using this medication, what should I discuss with my primary care physician? People have a right to know if you suffer from any of the following conditions: bronchial asthma, or chronic obstructive lung disease diabetes\sglaucoma conditions related to the heart or high blood pressure renal disease illness of the liver prostate problem urination problems, including discomfort or difficulty, fits (convulsions) a reaction that is out of the ordinary or allergic to promethazine or phenothiazines, sulfites, or any other medications, foods, colors, or preservatives pregnant or attempting to get pregnant breast-feeding What is the correct way to take this medication? Follow your physician's instructions when using Phenergan. Oral administration of Promethazine with or without meals is acceptable. If you have stomach discomfort, taking this medicine with meals will help lessen the irritation in your stomach. You should take a dosage of it at least thirty to sixty minutes before you start traveling if you are going to use it to treat motion sickness. What should I do if I forget a dose? If you are using it on a regular basis and you forget a dosage, you should take it as soon as you remember. If the time for your next dosage is getting close, you should skip the one you missed and go back on your usual dosing schedule. Do not take both of your dosages at the same time. What other medications or substances might possibly interact with this one? bromocriptine\sepinephrine levodopa metoclopramide metrizamide diabetic medications that are intended to be used orally medications for the treatment of mental disorders and psychotic disturbances medications to treat movement disorders, such as those caused by Parkinson's disease, as well as those to treat gastrointestinal issues drugs that include alcohol as well as medicines that contain alcohol itself barbiturates like phenobarbital some antidepressants many antihistamines used in allergy or cold treatments medications for sleep muscle relaxants Medications available only by prescription Inform your doctor or other health care provider about any and all additional medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, or herbal items, even if they were not prescribed to you. If you are a regular user of drinks that include caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illicit substances, you should also let your prescriber or another health care provider about this. This might have an impact on how well your medication works. Before you stop taking any of your medications or before you start taking any new ones, check in with your doctor or other healthcare provider. What side effects should I be on the lookout for while I'm taking this medication? In the event that your symptoms do not begin to improve within one to two days, you should contact your prescriber or a health care expert. You may become tired or dizzy. Do not operate any machinery, drive a vehicle, or engage in any activity that requires mental alertness until you have determined how the promethazine affects you. Do not stand or sit up too rapidly, especially if you are an older patient, since this increases the likelihood that you will have symptoms of dizziness or fainting. Drinking alcohol might make you feel more drowsy and lightheaded. Steer clear of alcoholic beverages. It's possible your mouth will get dry. Chewing gum without sugar or sucking hard candy, as well as drinking a lot of water, will be of assistance. It is possible for promethazine to induce dry eyes as well as impaired vision. It is possible that you will experience some pain if you wear contact lenses. Lubricating drops might be of assistance. If the issue does not improve or if it is severe, you should consult an ophthalmologist. Stay out of the sun as much as possible, or cover up when you go outside by using sunscreen and wearing protective clothes. Avoid using sun lamps, tanning beds, and sun booths at any costs. If you have diabetes, you should perform routine checks on your blood sugar levels. What potential negative reactions may I have to this medication? If you experience any of the following side effects, please contact your prescriber or a health care professional as soon as possible: vision that is not clear fainting spells a rapid or irregular pulse, palpitations, chest discomfort, or twitching in the muscles or face recurring nightmares, restlessness, irritability, and excitability, together with an inability to sleep (these are more likely in children) urination problems, including discomfort or difficulty, fits (convulsions) hives breathing that is slowed down or irregular mouth, gums, or throat pain unusual bleeding or bruising in the mouth or elsewhere on the body unexpected tiredness symptoms including yellowing of the eyes and skin Adverse effects that, in most cases, do not require immediate medical treatment but should be reported to your prescriber or another qualified medical practitioner if they persist or become bothersome include the following: sleepiness, dizziness headache brought on by dry mouth heightened sensitivity to sunlight and other forms of UV light stuffy nose It's conceivable that this list doesn't cover all of the potential negative consequences. Where exactly may I store my medication? Be sure that youngsters can't get their hands on it. Keep at a temperature between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit, which is room temperature (20 to 25 degrees C). Place in a location that is protected from heat, light, and moisture. Keep away from the restroom at all costs. Hold the door shut firmly.