Do Not Take Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 If:
- The person taking the medicine is under 6 years of age.
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to promethazine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients listed in this leaflet. Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
- You are taking a medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or have stopped taking one of these MAOI medicines within the last 14 days. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- The person is unconscious (in a coma) or suffers from severe dizziness, drowsiness or headache.
Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56.
Warnings and Precautions:
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 if:
- You have difficulty breathing, wheezing, tightness in the chest (asthma) or an infection in your lungs (bronchitis).
- You have seizure disorders such as epilepsy.
- You experience an allergic reaction (seek medical help right away).
- You have any serious heart problems, a personal or family history of heart disease, or an irregular heartbeat.
- You develop a fever or an infection. Talk to your doctor immediately as laboratory tests to check your blood count may be required.
- You have liver or kidney problems.
- You have a stomach blockage or difficulty passing water.
- You have hearing problems.
- You have increased pressure in the eye (narrow angle glaucoma).
- You have had Reye's Syndrome or possible Reye's Syndrome signs including being sick and confused following a viral illness.
Exposure to sunlight
Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Keep out of direct sunlight while taking this medicine.
Tests
Taking Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 may affect the results of certain tests, including some pregnancy tests and skin tests. Do not take Phenergan Tablets at least 3 days before a skin test.
Children and Adolescents
Do not use in children less than 6 years of age. Due to the risk of choking, tablets should be avoided in children who have difficulty swallowing.
Other Medicines and Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including those you can buy without prescription, and herbal medicines. Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 can affect the way some medicines work, and some medicines can affect the way Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 works.
Do not take this medicine, and tell your doctor, if you are taking or have taken in the last 2 weeks:
- Some medicines for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any of the following:
- Anticholinergic medicines – includes some medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma or weak bladder. These can increase the risk of dizziness, dry mouth and blurred eyesight.
- Medicines for mental health problems (antipsychotics such as haloperidol and quetiapine) or depression (antidepressants such as amitriptyline and citalopram).
- Medicines to help you to sleep or feel more relaxed (such as diazepam or zolpidem).
- Medicines such as aspirin (for arthritis and pain in your joints). Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 may hide the side effects of these medicines.
- Medicines for the treatment of irregular heartbeats (antiarrhythmics such as quinidine and amiodarone).
- Medicines for the treatment of epilepsy or seizures.
- Antimicrobials (such as erythromycin and levofloxacin) for the treatment of infections.
Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 with alcohol
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56. It can affect the way the medicine works.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Use of Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 is not recommended during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are a woman of childbearing age not using effective contraception, or if you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 should not be taken 2 weeks before birth. You should not take Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 if you are breastfeeding, as small amounts may pass into mother’s milk and can be harmful to your baby. If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
You may feel drowsy, dizzy or sleepy or have blurred vision after taking this medicine or the morning after taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. You should not drive a vehicle or operate machinery until you know how Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 affects you. For more information, please see our guide: Prescription Drugs That Can Make You Unsafe to Drive.
Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 contains lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Possible Side Effects:
Like all medicines, Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Phenergan Tablets 25mg Pack of 56 and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice any of the following side effects:
- Allergic reactions (can occur either immediately or within several days of drug administration) that may be life-threatening. Symptoms may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue, cold, clammy skin, palpitations, dizziness, weakness or fainting.
- Liver problems that may cause the eyes or skin to go yellow (jaundice) and darkening of urine.
- Muscle stiffness or shaking.
- Unusual movements of the tongue, facial muscle spasms or being unable to control some muscles in your face, rolling eyes and trembling.
- Very fast, irregular, uneven or forceful heartbeat (palpitations).
- General weakness, more frequent infections (particularly throat infection) and fever due to changes in the blood (agranulocytosis).
- Eosinophilia (an increase in eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, detected by a blood test).
- Thrombocytopenia (a decrease in blood platelets, detected by a blood test, which can lead to bleeding and bruising).
- Tiredness which lasts for a long time, possibly due to a blood problem called anaemia.
- A feeling of aggression, hallucinations and hyperactivity in children.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects get serious or last longer than a few days:
- Dry mouth, blurred vision or you cannot pass water (urine).
- Feeling drowsy or sleepy, tiredness, disorientation, having nightmares, headaches, feeling restless.
- Loss of appetite (anorexia), indigestion or irritated stomach.
- Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, faint (hypotension).
- Feeling confused, especially in elderly people.
- Being more sensitive to the sun than usual. If this happens keep out of direct sunlight and do not use sun lamps.
- Unpleasant sensation or an overwhelming urge to move the legs (also called Restless Legs Syndrome).
