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Can you get promethazine on prescription?
Promethazine is also available on prescription. It comes as tablets, capsules and a liquid that you swallow. You can also buy promethazine mixed with other medicines, such as paracetamol, dextromethorphan, pholcodine or pseudoephedrine, to treat coughs and colds or pain.
What is plain promethazine prescribed for?
Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as before/after surgery, motion sickness). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose.
Why is promethazine syrup prescribed?
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (e.g., sinusitis, bronchitis). Promethazine is an antihistamine that relieves watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.
Is promethazine available over-the-counter?
Promethazine is available by prescription only, although it can be found as an ingredient in certain over-the-counter cough syrups and motion sickness remedies. Promethazine is sold as a generic and under a wide variety of brand names, including Phenadoz, Phenergan, and Promethegan.
What’s another name for promethazine?
Promethazine is the generic name for the brand name antihistamine Phenergan. Promethazine is used for treating allergic reactions and nausea and vomiting, and to sedate patients undergoing surgery or who are giving birth.
Is promethazine Plain syrup addictive?
Warnings: This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. This medication may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems.
Is promethazine pill same as syrup?
Promethazine comes as a tablet and syrup (liquid) to take by mouth and as a suppository to use rectally.
What is the best cough syrup on the market?
Cough Suppressants
| Medications | Percentage of Pharmacists’ Votes | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Delsym Most Pharmacist Votes | 45\% | View on Amazon |
| #2 Mucinex DM | 29\% | View on Amazon |
| #3 Robitussin | 23\% | View on Amazon |
| #4 NyQuil | 3\% | View on Amazon |
Can you buy promethazine codeine over-the-counter?
Although only available by prescription, promethazine-‐codeine cough syrup is sometimes diverted for abuse. How Are Cough and Cold Medicines Abused?
What is the trade name for promethazine hydrochloride?
Promethazine is available under the following different brand names: Phenergan, and Phenadoz.
Is there an over the counter Phenergan?
Phenergan is a prescription only medication and requires a consultation with a doctor before it can be prescribed. You can’t get phenergan over the counter because it can be potentially harmful for some patients with specific conditions and/or certain medications.