Generic for Phenergan for Allergic symptoms - Drug Information

Generic Name - Promethazine

Category - Antihistaminic medication

Indications

Irregular heart beat.
Generic Phenergan is indicated to treat allergic symptoms and reactions such as itching, runny nose; sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; hives; and itchy skin rashes. Promethazine (Generic Phenergan) is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

Generic for Phenergan Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Phenergan is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Phenergan should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Epilepsy or another seizure disorders
Diagnosed with sleep apnea (periods of not breathing during sleep)
Glaucoma
An ulcer or an obstruction in your stomach
Bladder problems or difficulty urinatig
High blood pressure or any type of heart disease or
Liver problems.

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Phenergan. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Anticoagulants (blood thinners)
Other heart medicine
Phenytoin
Azoles
Fluoroquinolones
Macrolide antibiotics
Fentanyl
Simvastatin

Generic for Phenergan Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPhenergan
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Phenergan for allergy is 25 milligrams taken before bed; however, your doctor may have you take 12.5 milligrams before meals and before bed.

Generic for Phenergan Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Phenergan side Effects include blurred vision, fainting spells, irregular heartbeat, palpitations or chest pain, muscle or facial twitches and nightmares, agitation, nervousness, excitability, not able to sleep.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Phenergan.

Generic for Phenergan and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Phenergan will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Generic Phenergan without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are planning a pregnancy.

Generic for Phenergan and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Phenergan passes into breast milk. Do not take Phenergan without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Generic for Phenergan and Pediatric

The safety of Phenergan has not been established for children younger than 2 years of age. Not withstanding the age, it is best to talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Phenergan and Geriatric

Pediatric patients over 60 years of age, are more likely to experience side effects from Generic Phenergan. Do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.

Note

The above information about Generic Phenergan serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.