Phenergan
Promethazine
Ingredients & Drug Type
Phenergan is listed as Antihistamine containing Promethazine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Promethazine
- Therapeutic class
- Antihistamine
- Dosage form
- Syrup
- Strength
- 5mg/5ml
Dosing
- Pediatric
- 0.25–0.5 mg/kg/doseMin age: 2 سنة
- Route
- oral
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Phenergan is listed as Antihistamine containing Promethazine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Phenergan (promethazine) — the multi-trade first-generation antihistamine: antiemetic, motion-sickness stalwart, night-itch sedative. Hard modern lines: absolutely contraindicated under 2 years (fatal respiratory depression), avoided in the elderly, never a travel-sedation syrup for kids, next-morning impairment is real; alcohol and opioid stacking is the danger zone.
Uses / Indications
- Allergy
- nausea and vomiting
- motion sickness
- mild sedation
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- Marked drowsiness
- dry mouth
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- Children under 2 years of age
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- احسبه منوماً حتى لو أخذته لغيره: خطط ليومك التالي
- ولا تقد صباح جرعته المسائية. للأطفال فوق العامين: بجرعة الوزن الدقيقة وليس «شراب نوم» للسفر الطويل — الاستخدام التخديري للرحلات خطر مرفوض طبياً. الدوخة والغثيان المتكرران بلا سبب واضح يستحقان تشخيصاً لا تحاميل مفتوحة. احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- كل مثبطات العصب تتراكب (كحول — ممنوع
- أفيونات
- منومات
- بنزوديازيبينات)
- مضادات الكولين الأخرى تجمع جفافاً واحتباساً
- ومثبطات MAO ترفعه. يشوش اختبارات حساسية الجلد (4 أيام فاصلاً) واختبارات حمل بولية قديمة.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Phenergan?
Phenergan contains Promethazine and is categorized as Antihistamine. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Phenergan?
The dose must be set by a doctor or pharmacist according to age, weight, diagnosis, and kidney or liver function.
What warnings matter before using Phenergan?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Phenergan be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.