Promethazine (proe meth a zeen)

Promethazine, a phenothiazine-derivative antihistamine, is used to treat symptoms of allergy such as hay fever, skin allergies and various other allergies.

Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.

Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

increased sensitivity to sun/ultraviolet light
inability to sleep (more likely in children)
unusual bleeding/bruising/tiredness
agitation/nervousness/excitability
irregular heartbeat/palpitations
stuffy nose
skin rash
seizures
nightmares
headache
dry mouth
chest pain
blurred vision
yellowing of the eyes/skin
sore mouth/gums/throat
muscle/facial twitches
difficulty/pain passing urine
drowsiness/dizziness
shallow breathing
fainting spells

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

medication for treating mental problems and/or psychotic disturbances
medication for parkinson's disease/gastrointestinal problems
antihistamines used for treating allergies/cold
alcohol containing medicines
pain medicines (prescription)
sleep medication
oral diabetes medication
muscle relaxants
metrizamide
metoclopramide
levodopa
epinephrine
doxercalciferol
bromocriptine
barbiturates
antidepressants
alcohol

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

difficulty/pain passing urine
congestive lung disease
kidney/liver disease
glaucoma
diabetes
seizures
asthma
high blood pressure
heart disease(s)
prostate trouble

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature,away from heat and moisture.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.