Brand Name(s): Phenergan; Promethega; Promacot; Promethazine HCl Syrup
CAS nº: 60-87-7
(proe meth’ a zeen)
About Promethazine
This new site is dedicated exclusively to promethazine.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about promethazine, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
This unique site will also provide you with inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total promethazine experience!
Why is this medication prescribed?
Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. This medication is used to treat allergic symptoms and reactions such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes.
Additionally, promethazine is also used to cause sedation (sleep), to assist in controlling postoperative pain, to control nausea and vomiting (especially after surgery), and to prevent motion sickness.
Some of its brand names equivalents include Phenergan® and Promethegan®.
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