Phenergan

Generic Name: Promethazine Tablets (proe-METH-a-zeen)
Brand Name: Phenergan

Phenergan should not be used in children younger than 2 years old. Potentially fatal side effects (eg, difficult or slowed breathing, drowsiness leading to coma) may occur in this age group when taking Phenergan.

Caution should be used when using Phenergan in children 2 years of age and older. The lowest possible dose should be used in this age group and should not be used with other medicines that cause slowed breathing.

Phenergan is used for:

Relieving allergy symptoms, including hives and nasal congestion. It is used to prevent and control pain and nausea during and after surgery. It is also used to help produce light sleep, and for the prevention of motion sickness. Phenergan is not to be used to treat asthma. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Phenergan is a phenothiazine antihistamine. It works by blocking the sites where histamine acts.