Promethazine: how to take it safely
Phenergan
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Relieves allergies, itching, nausea and travel sickness, and helps with short-term sleep problems.
How to take it
Swallow with water.
When to take it
Take it at bedtime, or 1 hour before travel for travel sickness.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Alcohol.
- Driving or using machines if you feel drowsy.
- Taking it with other sedating medicines or sleeping tablets.
- Giving it to children under 2 years.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, glaucoma or breathing problems.
Possible side effects
Drowsiness, dry mouth, headache.
Get help if
Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, trouble breathing, a fast irregular heartbeat or fainting: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.