Promethazine 25 mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Other Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Motion Sickness
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Hives
Runny Nose (Read More - How to Clear Nasal Congestion)
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Vertigo

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Promethazine 25 mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Drowsiness
Headache
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Tremor

Moderate

Dry Mouth
Confusion
Akathisia

Mild

Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Promethazine 25 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Promethazine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Promethazine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Promethazine 25 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Promethazine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Promethazine 25 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Using Promethazine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Promethazine 25 mg Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Promethazine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Promethazine 25 mg Tablet on the Heart?

Promethazine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Promethazine 25 mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Ciprofloxacin

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Promethazine 25 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma
Parkinson's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Promethazine 25 mg Tablet

Is this Promethazine 25 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Promethazine 25 mg Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Promethazine 25 mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Promethazine 25 mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Promethazine 25 mg Tablet works for mental disorders.

Yes

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Promethazine 25 mg Tablet

It is safe to take Promethazine 25 mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Promethazine 25 mg Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Promethazine 25 mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Phenergan (promethazine HCI)

Promethazine 25 mg Tablet