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Buy Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) - 56 Tablets
Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) - 56 Tablets are designed to treat a couple of different conditions, including:
- Allergic reactions such as hay fever and rashes
- Travel sickness
- Insomnia
Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) is a drowsy antihistamine tablet.
How Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) works
Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) belongs to a group of medicines known as phenothiazines. The medicine works by blocking histamine, the natural substance your body makes during an allergic reaction.
The tablets also work directly on your brain to help you feel more relaxed.
Directions
Always take Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
The dosage of the medication depends on the reason you need it.
For allergies such as hay fever, hives and rashes
Children over 10 years old and adults: Start by taking 1 tablet at night. If necessary, you can increase the dose to 2 tablets a day.
Children 5-10 years old: 1 tablet should be given at night. Do not give your child more than 1 tablet a day.
For nausea and vomiting
Children over 10 years old and adults: Take 1 tablet the night before a journey. If required, you can take another dose 6-8 hours after the first.
A short-term sedative for children or short-term treatment for insomnia in adults
Children over 10 years old and adults: 1-2 tablets should be taken at night.
Children 5-10 years old: 1 tablet should be taken at night.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
- Blurred Vision
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Difficulty passing urine, especially in the elderly or children
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Indigestion
- Increased sensitivity to the sun
- Skin rashes, including itching and red and raised lumps
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
If you experience the following side effects, stop taking the tablets and seek medical advice immediately:
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), as this could be an issue with your liver
- Muscle stiffness or shaking
- Unusual movements of the tongue, muscle spasms in the face, being unable to control your facial muscles, rolling eyes and trembling
- A fast, irregular, forceful or uneven heartbeat
Warnings
Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you suffer from severe dizziness, drowsiness or headaches.
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You have asthma or bronchitis
- You have epilepsy
- You have any severe heart problems or a family history of heart disease
- You have an irregular heartbeat
- You have kidney problems
- You have liver problems
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this product.
Do not take this medication if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) to treat depression in the last two weeks.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Tricyclic antidepressants e.g. amitriptyline or dosulepin
- Medicines to help you sleep or feel more relaxed e.g. diazepam or zolpidem
- Pain relievers e.g. aspirin
- Anticholinergic medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), asthma or a weak bladder
- Medicines for mental health problems e.g. antipsychotics
- Medicines to treat an irregular heartbeat e.g. quinidine or amiodarone
- Antimicrobials e.g. erythromycin or levofloxacin
Age restrictions
Phenergan 25mg (Promethazine Hydrochloride) is not suitable for children under 5 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
This medication should not be taken 2 weeks before you are due to give birth. Do not take this product while you are breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Alcohol
Do not drink alcohol whilst you are taking this medication.
Driving and operating machinery
This product can make you feel drowsy. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, away from light and out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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