PROMIZEL SYRUP is a sedating antihistamine. PROMIZEL is
recommended for the symptomatic relief of allergic conditions such
as rashes, itching, nausea and vomiting, running nose, watery eyes,
coughs, colds, and other skin irritations. PROMIZEL may also be used
for short-term management of insomnia.
Each 5ml contains: Promethazine Hydrochloride BP – 5mg
»» 2 to
5 years: 2.5 to 5 ml, 2 times daily.
»» 5 to
10 years: 5 to 10 ml, 2 times daily.
The maximum recommended dose should not be exceeded. Drowsiness may
occur and persist for hours. Patients must not drive or operate
machinery when taking PROMIZEL syrup.
Should not be taken with alcohol or other drugs with respiratory
depressant effect.
PROMIZEL should not be given to patients with conditions such as
angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia, or
pyloroduodenal obstruction. PROMIZEL should also not be given to
children below 2 years of age.
May cause drowsiness, lassitude, dizziness and incoordination, dry
mouth, constipation, gastric reflux.
Promethazine Hydrochloride may interact with barbiturates,
hypnotics, opiod analgesics, anxiolytic sedatives, antipsychotics,
antimuscarinic drugs, such as atropine and some antidepressants.
Overdose may result in excitement, tremors, hyperpyrexia,
hallucinations and convulsions. Deepening coma and
cardio-respiratory collapse may follow. Symptomatic management of
the anti-muscarinic effects is recommended.
PROMIZEL should be stored below 30°C and away from moisture and
light.
PROMIZEL SYRUP is packed in 30ml amber glass bottles