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Promethazine

Gastrointestinal Medicines
Injection · Tablet25 mg · 2 ml · 5 mg · 5 ml69 brands · 51 makers
Promethazine is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Gastrointestinal Medicines. 69 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic namepromethazine
Therapeutic classGastrointestinal Medicines > 17.2 Antiemetic medicines
Form & strength (NLEM)Injection: 25 mg (hydrochloride)/ ml in 2 ml ampoule; Oral liquid: 5 mg (hydrochloride)/ 5 ml; Tablet: 25 mg (theoclate)
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Promethazine hydrochloride tablets are useful for: Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor rhinitis.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Promethazine. Full label: DailyMed.

Promethazine hydrochloride tablets are useful for: Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor rhinitis. Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma. Dermographism.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Promethazine. Full label: DailyMed.

Promethazine Hydrochloride Tablets USP are contraindicated for children under 2 years of age (see WARNINGS-Black Box Warning and Use in Pediatric Patients ). Allergy The average oral dose is 25 mg taken before retiring; however, 12.5 mg may be taken before meals and on retiring, if necessary. Single 25-mg doses at bedtime or 6.25 to 12.5 mg taken three times daily will usually suffice.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Promethazine hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated for use in pediatric patients less than two years of age. Promethazine hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in comatose states, and in individuals known to be hypersensitive or to have had an idiosyncratic reaction to promethazine or to other phenothiazines. Antihistamines are contraindicated for use in the treatment of lower respiratory tract symptoms including asthma.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS USP SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF AGE BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FATAL RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION. POSTMARKETING CASES OF RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, INCLUDING FATALITIES, HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH USE OF PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF AGE. A WIDE RANGE OF WEIGHT-BASED DOSES OF PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HAVE RESULTED IN RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION IN THESE PATIENTS. CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN ADMINISTERING PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TO PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 2 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Central Nervous System Drowsiness is the most prominent CNS effect of this drug. Sedation, somnolence, blurred vision, dizziness; confusion, disorientation, and extrapyramidal symptoms such as oculogyric crisis, torticollis, and tongue protrusion; lassitude, tinnitus, incoordination, fatigue, euphoria, nervousness, diplopia, insomnia, tremors, convulsive seizures, excitation, catatonic-like states, hysteria.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

69 products from 51 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Apizine SyrupPromethazine (5mg/5ml)Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltdbottle of 200 ml Syrup
Avomine TabletPromethazine (25mg)Abbottstrip of 10 tablets
Avosun TabletPromethazine (25mg)Sun Life Sciences Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Benorgan 5mg SyrupPromethazine (5mg)Benmed Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 60 ml Syrup
Diocalm SyrupPromethazine (5mg/5ml)Divine Lifecare Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup
Emigan InjectionPromethazine (5mg)Biochem Pharmaceutical Industriesvial of 2 ml Injection
Emin 25mg TabletPromethazine (25mg)Cipla Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Euorgan 25mg InjectionPromethazine (25mg)Euro Biogenicsvial of 2 ml Injection
Flyvert 25mg TabletPromethazine (25mg)Ryon Pharmastrip of 10 tablets
Fuma Plus SyrupPromethazine (5mg)Leeford Healthcare Ltdbottle of 100 ml Syrup
Histazine 5mg SyrupPromethazine (5mg)Angel Laboratories Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup
K Promex 5mg SyrupPromethazine (5mg)Kumayun Drugs Pvt Ltdbottle of 50 ml Syrup
Kzine SyrupPromethazine (NA)Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 ml Syrup
Largan P SyrupPromethazine (NA)Southshourne Corporation Indiabottle of 60 ml Syrup
Largan SyrupPromethazine (5mg)Southshourne Corporation Indiabottle of 60 ml Syrup
Logan SyrupPromethazine (5mg/5ml)Rhombus Pharma Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup
Metha 25mg TabletPromethazine (25mg)General Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Methiz 10 TabletPromethazine (10mg)Consern Pharma Limitedstrip of 10 tablets
Methiz 25mg TabletPromethazine (25mg)Consern Pharma Limitedstrip of 10 tablets
Mexiphen -MD TabletPromethazine (25mg)Leeford Healthcare Ltdstrip of 10 tablet md
Mexiphen NLD 25mg TabletPromethazine (25mg)Leeford Healthcare Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Migzen 5mg SyrupPromethazine (5mg/5ml)Novalab Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup
Mintpro SyrupPromethazine (5mg/5ml)Soinsvie Pharmacia Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup
Noulti InjectionPromethazine (25mg)6ipain Healthcare Pvt Ltdampoule of 2 ml Injection
One H 25mg TabletPromethazine (25mg)Theo Pharma Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Orimet 25 TabletPromethazine (25mg)Orison Pharmaceuticalsstrip of 10 tablets
Phena 250mg SyrupPromethazine (250mg)Ind Swift Laboratories Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup
Phena-Kid SyrupPromethazine (5mg)Ind Swift Laboratories Ltdbottle of 100 ml Syrup
Phenamin 25mg InjectionPromethazine (25mg)Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 2 ml Injection
Phenamin SyrupPromethazine (5mg/5ml)Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltdbottle of 60 ml Syrup

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Keep tightly closed. Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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