Children: Do not give Phenergan (promethazine injection) to a child younger than 2 years of age
Last updated on Aug 14, 2023
Promethazine
It is recommended that the lowest effective dose of promethazine be used in pediatric patients 2 years and older and that coadministration with other drugs with respiratory-depressant effects be avoided
Dosage form: injection Drug classes: Antihistamines, Phenothiazine antiemetics J Code (medical billing code): J2550 (Up to 50 mg, injection) Medically
5 milligrams (mg) before meals and at bedtime; or 25 mg at bedtime as
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor
Dosage Interactions FAQ What is promethazine injection? Promethazine is used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anesthesia or surgery, certain
Child 2–4 years
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Caution should be used when this medicine is given to children 2 years of age and older
Pharmacology, adverse reactions, warnings and side effects
Description for Phenergan
Adult: As promethazine hydrochloride: 25-50 mg via deep IM inj or slow IV inj (diluted)
It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused due to motion sickness and pre and postoperative sedation
5- to 25-mg doses may be repeated, as necessary, at 4- to 6-hour intervals
Promethazine injection por lo general se administra cuando severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out
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Each mL contains promethazine hydrochloride, either 25 mg or 50 mg, edetate disodium 0
which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving promethazine injection
Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery)
If necessary Dogs: 2–5 mg/kg, PO, q 12–24 h as needed Cats: 10–15 mg/cat, PO, q 12–24 h as needed Merck & Co
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