Usually, these side effects are fairly common, but if more serious side effects such as fainting, mood swings, yellowing of the skin, or slow heartbeat occurs, you should speak to a doctor right away.
Promethazine should not be taken by children two years or younger as it can cause breathing problems. Additionally, promethazine may contain active ingredients which you may be allergic to.
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How to get promethazine online in Canada with Maple. Request a doctor How can we help you today? Selling or giving away opioid medicine is against the law. Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device not a kitchen spoon. Rinse after each use. If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken a cough or cold medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription. Do not keep leftover medication. Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly. Read and carefully follow the instructions provided with this medicine about how to safely dispose of any unused portion. Since this medicine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule.
Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at A codeine overdose can be fatal, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Overdose symptoms may include slow breathing and heart rate, severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, and fainting.
Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Opioid medicine can slow or stop your breathing, and death may occur. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up. Promethazine Phenergan - Other brand names: Avomine, Sominex On this page About promethazine Key facts Who can and cannot take promethazine How and when to take promethazine Side effects How to cope with side effects of promethazine Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about promethazine.
About promethazine Promethazine is an antihistamine medicine that relieves the symptoms of allergies. Promethazine is used for: short-term sleep problems insomnia — including when a cough, cold or itching is keeping you awake at night allergies, including hay fever and hives urticaria feeling and being sick vomiting — due to motion sickness or vertigo cold symptoms, such as coughing and a runny nose You can buy promethazine from pharmacies, where it's often sold as Avomine, Phenergan or Sominex.
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Do not drink alcohol while taking promethazine. Alcohol increases the risks of side effects. To help you sleep, take promethazine 20 minutes before you go to bed. It normally takes about 30 minutes to work. To prevent motion sickness, take promethazine the night before a long journey or 1 to 2 hours before a short journey. Common side effects of promethazine include drowsiness, headaches, nightmares and feeling dizzy, restless or confused.
Promethazine can be taken by most adults. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to promethazine or any other medicine have an eye problem called primary angle closure glaucoma have problems peeing or emptying your bladder have epilepsy or any other health problem that causes seizures or fits are due to have an allergy test.
Promethazine can affect your results, so you may need to stop taking it a few days before your test. Ask the clinic where you are due to have your allergy test are unable to have any alcohol — some liquid promethazine products contain a very small amount of alcohol, so check the ingredients and the packaging carefully are trying to get pregnant.
Promethazine can affect home pregnancy tests. If you think you're pregnant, speak to your doctor so they can arrange a blood test instead. Important If you have bought promethazine or any medicine containing promethazine from a pharmacy, follow the instructions that come with it, or ask a pharmacist for advice. Dosage and strength Promethazine comes in 10mg, 20mg and 25mg tablets. Your dose depends on why you're taking it: short-term insomnia — you'll usually take 20mg to 50mg at night hay fever — you'll usually take from 10mg twice a day to 20mg, 3 times a day hives — you'll usually take from 10mg twice a day to 20mg 3 times a day preventing motion sickness — you'll usually take 25mg 1 to 2 hours before a short journey or 25mg the night before a long journey treating motion sickness — take 25mg as soon as possible and 25mg the same evening, followed by 25mg the following evening if you need it vertigo — the dose can vary from 25mg a day to 25mg 4 times a day If you're taking liquid which contains 5mg of promethazine in 5ml, follow the instructions that come with the medicine for how much to take.
Promethazine mixed with other medicines Promethazine can come mixed with other medicines, such as paracetamol. How to take it You can take promethazine tablets, capsules and liquid with or without food. How to take tablets and capsules Always take your promethazine tablets or capsules with a drink of water. How to take liquid Liquid medicines containing promethazine come with a plastic syringe or spoon to help you measure out the right dose. What if I forget to take it? For motion sickness, take it as soon as you remember.
What if I take too much? Too much promethazine can be dangerous. If you take more than your usual dose, you may: feel very sleepy have a very fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat palpitations have breathing problems In serious cases, you can become unconscious or have seizures or fits and may need emergency treatment in hospital.
If your child takes too much promethazine, they may also: move unsteadily or stumble have uncontrolled movements, especially in their hands or feet see or hear things that are not there hallucinations have an irregular heartbeat. Urgent advice: Contact for advice if:. Common side effects Like all medicines, promethazine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away: feeling tired during the daytime nightmares feeling dizzy or unsteady on your feet, or having difficulty concentrating headaches Promethazine can sometimes make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
If you're over 65, you're more likely to get side effects such as: feeling confused dry mouth blurred vision difficulty peeing Talk to a doctor or call straight away if you have these side effects. Serious side effects Call your doctor straight away if: the whites of your eyes or your skin turn yellow, although this may be less obvious on black or brown skin — these can be signs of liver problems you notice more bruising or bleeding than normal you have muscle stiffness or shaking, or unusual face or tongue movements Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to promethazine.
Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: feeling sleepy during the daytime — this usually wears off 12 hours after a dose. Do not drive, cycle or use tools or machinery if you're feeling this way.
If the feeling does not go away or is troubling you, do not take any more medicine and speak to a pharmacist or doctor. Promethazine and pregnancy Promethazine can be used in pregnancy.
Promethazine and breastfeeding If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, promethazine can be used during breastfeeding. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you're taking: a type of antidepressant called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, such as phenelzine a type of painkiller called an opioid, such as codeine , morphine or oxycodone any medicine that makes you drowsy, gives you a dry mouth, or makes it difficult for you to pee — taking promethazine might make these side effects worse If you're taking a cough or cold remedy or a painkiller containing promethazine, check carefully what the other ingredients are.
Mixing promethazine with herbal remedies and supplements There might be a problem taking some herbal remedies and supplements alongside promethazine, especially ones that cause side effects such as sleepiness, a dry mouth or making it difficult to pee. Ask your pharmacist for advice. Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does promethazine work?
How is it different from other cough and cold remedies? How long does it take to work? How long can I take it for? Is promethazine addictive? Coming off promethazine slowly can help prevent this. How is promethazine different from other antihistamines? This review examines the "purple drank" phenomenon, taking into consideration its clinical and social implications.
The study was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science as search engines, applying several inclusion and exclusion criteria and the string "Purple AND drank", resulting in records. Seven papers that met our criteria were found.
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