Phenergan

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Promethazine HCl 2.5% Injection with brand name Phenergan 2.5% Injection is an antihistamine and antiallergic medicine.

Uses:

Phenergan 2.5% Injection is used to treat allergies. It is yellowish-white tablet that turns blue when exposed to air for long. Various uses of the drug are:

• Allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial)
• Vasomotor rhinitis (allergy in nose)
• Conjunctivitis
• Allergies if skin such as rash, angioedema
• Controlling nausea and vomiting caused by anaesthesia
• Sedation prior and after operation
• Motion sickness

 

Dosage:

Dosage of Promethazine HCl 2.5% Injection differs depending on the type of allergy to be treated. The drug is not advised for children below 2 years of age.

• Allergy: 25 mg once in a day or 6.5 mg to 12.5 mg three times in a day.
• Motion sickness- 25 mg twice in a day.
• Nausea and vomiting- 25 mg once in a day for adults
  • 0.5 mg/ kg for children

• Sedation- 12.5 to 25 mg for children
  • 25 to 50 mg for adults

• Before and after operation- 12.5 to 25 mg for children.
  • 50 mg for adults

 

Side effects:

Side effects caused by Phenergan 2.5% Injection do not require any medical attention but you need to consult your doctor if any of these symptoms cause trouble.

• Drowsiness
• Convulsions
• Dizziness
• Hallucinations
• Confusion
• Increased heart rate
• Increased/ decreased blood pressure
• Dermatitis
• Light sensitivity
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Asthma
• Stuffy nose
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

 

Precautions and measures:

Precautionary measures to be taken before having Phenergan 2.5% Injection are:

• Consult your doctor if you are allergic to any active ingredients of the drug.
• The medicine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. It may cause serious side effects and even fatality.
• Inform your doctor if you have marrow angles glaucoma or peptic ulcer.
• Inform you doctor if you are suffering from any liver disorder or high blood pressure.
• As the drug is not recommended for neonates, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating as the drug passes from the mother to the baby.
• Avoid alcoholic drink while on the medication as this will make your condition worse.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machines as the drug causes dizziness and drowsiness.

 

Benefits:

Various benefits of Promethazine HCl 2.5% Injection are:

• Effective in treating allergies caused by seasonal bacteria.
• Effective in treating postoperative nausea.
• Easy to store.

 

Storage:

• Promethazine HCl 5% Injection should be stored at room temperature (20-25 degree centigrade).
• Keep at cool and dry place.
• Keep away from light.

Keep away from the reach of children.