Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Promethazine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.
Keep this medication in the carton or container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store promethazine tablets and liquid at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. Store promethazine suppositories in the refrigerator. Protect the medication from light. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Promethazine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests.
Talk to your doctor if you think you might be pregnant while you are taking promethazine. Do not try to test for pregnancy at home. Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking promethazine. Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Generic alternatives may be available.
Promethazine pronounced as proe meth' a zeen. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow? What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? Promethazine can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher when you are outdoors.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Using this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects.
Ask your doctor before taking promethazine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Other drugs may interact with promethazine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
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