Phenergan 25 Tablet
Phenergan 25 Tablet helps treat vomiting and nausea. These symptoms are related to certain conditions pre & post-surgery/motion sickness.
The tablet is also helpful in treating different allergic symptoms like itching, rash, and runny nose. You can take this tablet with/without food. Make sure you take the tablets at a fixed time daily.
The dose & duration depends on your condition. Your doctor can help you know the right dose required to improve your condition.
Just follow the doctor's advice for the correct dosage. Also, complete the entire course of this medicine. In case you do not see any improvement in the symptoms after 7 days of taking this tablet, speak to your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have asthma problems, glaucoma, or high blood pressure. Also, tell your physician if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. If you are taking other medicines, tell your physician beforehand. It is because the tablet may turn less effective.
Uses Phenergan 25
The medicine helps treat the following
- Allergic conditions
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Motion sickness
Common side effects
Most side effects do not need you to visit the doctor. The side effects disappear with time. In case the symptoms last for a long duration and are worrisome, speak to your healthcare provider.
- Dry mouth
- Extra sensitive skin to sunlight
- Blurred vision
- You feel tired, drowsy, faint, or dizzy
- Difficulty in passing urine
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Indigestion, Loss of appetite
- Headache, sleep issues
- Feeling confused (in old people)
Serve side effects
Abnormal breast milk production in women & men
How to use it?
You can take this tablet as per the advice of the doctor.
Consume this medicine as per the dose & duration as told by your doctor. Swallow the tablet and avoid breaking/crushing/chewing the tablet.
Before using this tablet, discuss with your doctor if
- You have epilepsy
- You are going for a skin test or pregnancy test
- You face difficulty in passing urine
- You have an obstruction in your gut
- You are suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma
- You have hearing problems
- You have/had Reye’s Syndrome in the past.
Drug Interactions
Before you start taking this tablet, speak to your healthcare provider if you are taking the medicines mentioned below:
- Medicines for treating depression.
- Anticholinergic medicines
- Medicines to induce sleep
- Aspirin (used for blood thinning or pain relief)
Overdose
If you overdose on this tablet, get in touch with your physician instantly or go to the nearby clinic.
You may witness some overdose symptoms like
- Hyperactivity
- Fast heartbeat
- Breathing problems
- Uncontrolled writhing movements
- Unsteady movements
- Hallucinations or fits
- Excessive sleepiness/drowsiness
Safety Advice
Alcohol
This tablet can result in extreme drowsiness when consumed with alcohol.
Pregnancy
This tablet may not be safe for pregnant women. There is limited data available on the effect of this tablet on humans. According to animal studies, the tablet has possible risks to the development of the baby inside the womb. Talk to your physician to know the related benefits & risks of the tablet before using them.
Breastfeeding
This tablet may be safe to use in breastfeeding women. The studies available say that the medicine doesn’t show any risks to the baby. Using this tablet for a longer period or repeated doses results in extreme sleepiness. Breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before consuming this tablet.
Driving
This tablet can hinder alertness and make you feel dizzy. The tablet can also affect vision. So, make sure you do not drive if you face these symptoms.
Kidney
This tablet is probably safe for patients suffering from kidney problems. The patient with kidney issues needs dose adjustments. So, please speak to your physician. The patients should take this medicine with the prescription of the doctor. The tablet can lead to extreme sleepiness in such patients.
Liver
Intake of this tablet for patients with liver problems is recommended only after taking the suggestion from the doctor. You may need the alterations in dosage, so speak to your physician.
FAQs
Q-Is this tablet a painkiller?
This tablet is antihistaminic medicine. It is not a pain killer. The patients should follow the directions of the physician to use it correctly.
Q-Is this tablet an OTC?
No. This tablet is a prescription medicine. It is only available with a prescription from your physician.
Q-Can this tablet be taken for sore throat or cramps?
This tablet is used to treat allergic symptoms. It cannot treat sore throat or cramps. Follow the instructions of the doctor to use it properly.
This tablet is suitable for use in children above 5 years if prescribed by the doctor. Do not use the tablet in children under 5 years before consulting the doctor. This tablet should be used with caution in patients above 65 years.
Do not self-medicate this tablet. Always consult your doctor. It will help you get maximum benefits.
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