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Health Tip: Alcohol Can Interact With Medications
Posted 25 Oct 2011 by Drugs.com
-- Over-the-counter medications may seem safer because they don't require a prescription. But they can still interact badly when alcohol enters the mix. The American Academy of Family Physicians mentions these popular medications that may have adverse effects if mixed with alcohol: NSAID pain relievers, which may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding if taken while consuming as few as two alcoholic drink per week. Acetaminophen, which may cause liver damage when taken with alcohol. Some OTC antihistamines can make you drowsy when taken with alcohol. Decongestants and cough medications that contain the cough suppressant dextromethorphan can increase drowsiness when taken with alcohol. Herbal supplements, such as kava kava, St. John's wort or valerian root, may increase drowsiness if taken with alcohol. Read more
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FDA Medwatch Alert: Promethazine HCl (marketed as Phenergan and generic products)
Posted 25 Apr 2006 by Drugs.com
[Posted 04/25/2006] FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that cases of breathing problems, some causing death, have been reported to the FDA when the drug was used in children less than two years old. Parents and caregivers should also be careful and get a doctor's advice about giving promethazine HCl in any form to children age two and older. The labeling on all products, brand name and generic, has been changed to reflect these strengthened warnings. [April 25, 2006 - Drug Information Page - FDA] Read more
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FDA Medwatch Alert: Phenergan (promethazine hydrochloride)
Posted 17 Feb 2005 by Drugs.com
FDA and Wyeth notified healthcare professionals of revisions to the CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS/Use in Pediatric Patients, and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections of the prescribing information for Phenergan. Phenergan is contraindicated for use in pediatric patients less than two years of age because of the potential for fatal respiratory depression. Postmarketing cases of respiratory depression including fatalities, have been reported with use of Phenergan in pediatric patients less than two years of age. Caution should also be exercised when administering Phenergan to pediatric patients two years of age and older. [January 21, 2005 Letter - Wyeth][December, 2004 Revised Label - Wyeth] Read more
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