Promethazine W/dm - Promethazine W/dextromethorphan - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Promethazine W/dm.
• Phen-Tuss DM, Phenergan w/Dextromethorphan
• pro-METH-uh-zeen WITH dex-trow-meth-OR-fan

Medicinal Applications

• Promethazine is an antihistamine which relieves runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat and itchy, watery eyes.
• Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
• This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication as prescribed.
• Be sure to follow instructions closely.
• Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
• May be taken with or without food.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea; vomiting; blurred vision; drowsiness; slowed breathing; large, unchanging pupils; seizures; and deep sleep or loss of consciousness.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or dry mouth may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
• To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
• Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Promethazine W/dm Miscellaneous Notes

• Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication.
• It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.

Read Before Using Promethazine W/dm (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you.

Promethazine W/dm Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F or 15 to 30 degrees C) away from sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.