Promethazine will stay for up to four days in the urine system.
Promethazine will work by altering the different actions of the chemicals in a person's brain, and will act like an antihistamine. It will block any effects of histamine in a person's body. Histamine is a natural chemical in the body.
Promethazine is used in treating allergy symptoms that a person suffers from such as runny nose, itching, watery or itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy skin rash and hives. This drug will also prevent post-surgery pain, vomiting, nausea or motion sickness. It can also be taken as a sleep aid or sedative. It is not to be used in treating any symptoms of pneumonia, asthma, or respiratory tract infection.
Under no circumstances must this drug be administered to any child younger than two years old. It can cause a severe breathing problem or even death. When administering to an older child the doctor's instructions must be carefully followed.
There are some dangerous side effects to be wary of when using this drug. If there are uncontrollable and twitching movements of the legs, arms, face, tongue, lips or eyes a doctor must be called immediately. Promethazine can also impair a person's reactions or thinking.
Caution must be practised with regards driving. Alcohol should not be consumed, as this can increase the side effects. Other medications can also interact negatively with this drug. This will also include herbal products, minerals and vitamins. A doctor should be told about over the counter and other prescription medications that are being taken.
Less serious side effects could include constipation, impotence, weight gain, ringing in ears, blurred vision and dry mouth. Exposure to a tanning bed or to sunlight should be avoided as a person's skin will be more sensitive to the sun and sunlight. Sunburn could result. Protective clothing and sunscreen must be worn outdoors.
Promethazine will work by altering the different actions of the chemicals in a person's brain, and will act like an antihistamine. It will block any effects of histamine in a person's body. Histamine is a natural chemical in the body.
Promethazine is used in treating allergy symptoms that a person suffers from such as runny nose, itching, watery or itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy skin rash and hives. This drug will also prevent post-surgery pain, vomiting, nausea or motion sickness. It can also be taken as a sleep aid or sedative. It is not to be used in treating any symptoms of pneumonia, asthma, or respiratory tract infection.
Under no circumstances must this drug be administered to any child younger than two years old. It can cause a severe breathing problem or even death. When administering to an older child the doctor's instructions must be carefully followed.
There are some dangerous side effects to be wary of when using this drug. If there are uncontrollable and twitching movements of the legs, arms, face, tongue, lips or eyes a doctor must be called immediately. Promethazine can also impair a person's reactions or thinking.
Caution must be practised with regards driving. Alcohol should not be consumed, as this can increase the side effects. Other medications can also interact negatively with this drug. This will also include herbal products, minerals and vitamins. A doctor should be told about over the counter and other prescription medications that are being taken.
Less serious side effects could include constipation, impotence, weight gain, ringing in ears, blurred vision and dry mouth. Exposure to a tanning bed or to sunlight should be avoided as a person's skin will be more sensitive to the sun and sunlight. Sunburn could result. Protective clothing and sunscreen must be worn outdoors.
