Promethazine Injection 2ml
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Vulcan Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Promethazine Hcl 25mg/ml Injection I.P.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Promethazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anesthesia or surgery, certain types of allergic reactions, pain caused by surgery or childbirth, and to sedate patients before surgery or medical procedures. Promethazine injection is usually given when a person cannot take the medication orally (by mouth). Promethazine hydrochloride is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Promethazine HCl Injection?

Common side effects of promethazine hydrochloride include:

·         drowsiness,

·         dizziness,

·         tired feeling,

·         ringing in the ears,

·         problems with balance or coordination,

·         blurred vision,

·         feeling nervous or shaky,

·         sleep problems (insomnia),

·         skin rash or itching,

·         dry mouth

·         , or

·         stuffy nose

Promethazine HCI Injection may cause serious side effects including:

·         hives,

·         difficulty breathing,

·         swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,

·         pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given,

·         severe pain,

·         swelling,

·         numbness,

·         cold feeling in your fingers or toes,

·         discoloration in your fingers or toes,

·         weak or shallow breathing,

·         hallucinations,

·         uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement,

·         yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),

·         easy bruising or bleeding,

·         nosebleeds,

·         bleeding gums,

·         sudden weakness,

·         ill feeling,

·         fever,

·         chills,

·         sore throat,

·         mouth sores,

·         red or swollen gums,

·         trouble swallowing,

·         very stiff (rigid) muscles,

·         high fever,

·         sweating,

·         confusion,

·         fast or uneven heartbeats,

·         tremors, and

·         lightheadedness

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

·         Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;

·         Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out;

·         Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

·         This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Promethazine HCl Injection

The average adult dose of promethazine hydrochloride is 25 mg.

Promethazine HCl Injection During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy promethazine hydrochloride should be taken only if prescribed. It is unknown if it is harmful to a fetus. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our promethazine hydrochloride Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.