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Promethazine VC

Generic name: Promethazine and Phenylephrineproe-METH-a-zeen-& fen-il-EF-rin ]
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 15, 2024.

Warning

  • Do not give Promethazine VC (promethazine and phenylephrine) to a child younger than 2 years of age. It may cause very bad and sometimes deadly breathing problems.
  • Use with care in children 2 years of age and older. Talk with the doctor.
  • Before your child takes Promethazine VC (promethazine and phenylephrine), tell the doctor if your child is taking any drugs that can cause breathing problems. There are many drugs that can do this. Ask the doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Uses of Promethazine VC:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Promethazine VC?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Promethazine VC (promethazine and phenylephrine).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Promethazine VC (promethazine and phenylephrine) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Promethazine VC?

How is this medicine (Promethazine VC) best taken?

Use Promethazine VC (promethazine and phenylephrine) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

prednisone, fluticasone nasal, cetirizine, loratadine, diphenhydramine, promethazine, Benadryl, Zyrtec, chlorpheniramine, Promethazine DM

What are some other side effects of Promethazine VC?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Promethazine VC?

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