Promethazine Hcl Tablets 25 Mg

Description

Promethazine 25 MG Tablet is an antihistamine with sedative action, which is used to treat allergy reactions like the runny nose, itching, sneezing, watery or itching eyes, hives, and rashes. It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting that are caused because of motion sickness and pre- and postoperative sedation. This tablet is not advisable in patients with asthma and central nervous depression disorders. 

How Promethazine Tablet works ?

Promethazine is an antiallergic drug. When your body gets exposed to an allergen (pollen, pet dander, house dust, etc.), your body releases a chemical called histamine. This results in watery eyes, runny or stuffed nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching, etc. Promethazine operates by preventing histamine from acting, thus preventing these symptoms. It also acts directly on a number of locations of the brain in order to prevent nausea/vomiting and make you feel calmer.

How to use ?

• If you have a Patient Information Leaflet from your pharmacist, read it before you begin taking promethazine tablet and every time you have a refill. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• Take this tablet by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, typically 2 to 4 times daily. When used before surgery, promethazine tablet may be taken the night before or just before the procedure and may be continued afterwards as directed.
• If you are taking the liquid form of this medication, use a measuring device/spoon that comes with the package to carefully measure the dose. Do not use a household spoon since you might not get the proper dose.

• Dosage is dependent on age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Dosage in children may also be based on body weight. Do not adjust your dose or take this medication more frequently than prescribed.
• Inform your doctor if your condition fails to improve or worsens.

Uses of Promethazine 25 MG Tablet

What is it used for?

Allergic Rhinitis

This drug finds application in the treatment of the disorder known as allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose due to overresponse of the immune system to external stimuli such as allergens). The typical symptoms for allergic rhinitis include a stuffy or runny nose, watery and itchy eyes, a red or sneezing nose, etc and sometimes eye swelling.

Sedation

This tablet is employed as a sedative in surgical patients before and after surgery, in labour, and at other times.

Nausea and vomiting

This tablet is used to forestall and restrain nausea and vomiting in pre- and postoperative patients.

Motion sickness

This tablet is used to prevent and treat motion sickness, which is manifested by fatigue, uneasiness, dizziness and vomiting.

Urticaria

This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition called urticaria (a type of rash triggered due to many factors like medicine, food, or any external factors that may result in red and itchy rashes, raised bumps on the skin, etc.

Side Effects Of Promethazine Tablet

This medication may induce severe drowsiness. It can also induce other side effects.

• Blood Pressure changes
• Allergic skin reactions
• Decreased platelet counts
• Decreased white blood cell production
• Breathing difficulties
• Increased excitability
• Abnormal movement

If these side effects are mild, they can disappear in a few days or two weeks. If they are more pronounced or don’t go away, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Expert advice for Promethazine Tablet

• Promethazine tablet helps treat nausea, vomiting and allergic conditions
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Promethazine tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
• It may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposing your skin to strong sunlight, use a sunscreen lotion or make sure your skin is protected with clothing.
• Do not take it for longer than 7 days. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, talk to your doctor.
• Discontinue at least three days before performing an allergy test, since it will distort test outcomes.
• Avoid driving or handling hazardous machinery since it will reduce alertness.
• Do not use alcohol while using Promethazine tablet because it will induce excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.