{"id":21319,"date":"2022-05-19T07:27:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T07:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21319"},"modified":"2023-02-25T09:46:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T09:46:45","slug":"prometazin-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/prometazin-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Prometazin Actavis &#8211; Promethazine Hydrochloride Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Prometazin Actavis 25 mg Promethazine Hydrochloride Film Coated Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Prometazine Actavis Is, And What Is Actavis Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>prometazin actavis contains promethazine hydrochloride, which is part of a group of medicines called phenothiazines.\u00a0It blocks the effect of\u00a0histamine, a substance that is found in the body&#8217;s\u00a0tissues\u00a0and which, among other things, triggers\u00a0itching\u00a0in allergic reactions.\u00a0Like many histamine-blocking substances, it also has a calming effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prometazin actavis can be used in the following situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sleep disorders<\/li><li>Severe anxiety<\/li><li>As a sedative before surgery or dental procedures<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/motion-sickness\/\">Motion sickness<\/a> (for example, seasickness)<\/li><li>Itchy\u00a0skin and\u00a0allergies<\/li><li>Nausea and dizziness<\/li><li>As an aid in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prometazine contained in Prometazine Actavis may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare professional for further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need Yo Know Before You Take Prometazin Actavis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Prometazin Actavis:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to prometazine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of prometazin actavis (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you are taking an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0).\u00a0You should also not take Prometazine Actavis if you have stopped taking one of these\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0within the last 14 days.\u00a0If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist (see &#8216;Other medicines and Prometazine Actavis&#8217;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prometazine Actavis should not be given to children under 5 years of age.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Prometazine Actavis.&nbsp;This is especially important if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have severe dizziness, drowsiness, or headache<\/li><li>Has enlarged\u00a0prostate<\/li><li>Have narrowing of the lower stomach or have difficulty urinating<\/li><li>Suffers from severe muscle weakness (\u00a0myasthenia gravis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Have liver problems<\/li><li>Have a risk of cerebral hemorrhage (\u00a0stroke\u00a0)<\/li><li>Have changes in heart rate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to\u00a0dry mouth\u00a0(a common side effect), tooth and oral mucosal damage are at risk, especially with prolonged use.\u00a0Therefore, you should brush your teeth thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste twice daily when taking prometazin actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Prometazine Actavis can cause contact lens wearer problems due to reduced tear flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prometazine Actavis can affect the results of pregnancy tests taken with urine samples, which may give false-positive or false-negative results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Prometazine Actavis if you are unsure if any of the above applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Prometazine Actavis:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take prometazin actavis, and tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have taken the following in the last 2 weeks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some antidepressants are called&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;(&nbsp;MAOIs&nbsp;).&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is also very important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/ibs-sensitive-bowel\/\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/a>,\u00a0asthma,\u00a0and overactive bladder (anticholinergic drugs), as these may increase the risk of:<ul><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Arrhythmias of the heart and other heart diseases e.g.\u00a0<ul><li>Flecainide<\/li><li>Amiodarone<\/li><li>Quinidine<\/li><li>Beta-blockers<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Treatment of bacterial\u00a0infections\u00a0e.g.<ul><li>Certain\u00a0antibiotics,\u00a0such as moxifloxacin<\/li><li>Erythromycin<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Treatment of fungal infections such as:<ul><li>Terbinafine<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">Pain<\/a> condition or drug dependence, e.g.:<ul><li>Methadone<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Malaria drug<ul><li>Mefloquine<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Intestinal disease, e.g.,<ul><li>Cisapride<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Mental disorders, e.g.,<ul><li>Lithium and\u00a0neuroleptics\u00a0such as:<ul><li>Haloperidol<\/li><li>Clozapine<\/li><li>Risperidone\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/depression\/\">Depression<\/a> e.g.<ul><li>VTricyclic antidepressants<\/li><li>Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (\u00a0SSRIs\u00a0) such as: <ul><li>Paroxetine<\/li><li>Fluoxetine<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Anxiety, e.g.,\u00a0<ul><li>Diazepam<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Sleep problems e.g. <ul><li>Zolpidem<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid concomitant treatment with certain diuretics (thiazide diuretics), as these may reduce the potassium level in the blood and thus increase the risk of arrhythmias in the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">prometazin Actavis With Food, Drink, And Alcohol:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drink alcohol while taking Prometazine Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking prometazin actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with Prometazine Actavis, the ability to react may be reduced.\u00a0This should be considered when sharper attention is required, e.g., driving a car.\u00a0These effects may persist the following morning.\u00a0Make sure you are not affected before driving or using machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prometazine Actavis Contains Sodium:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>prometazin actavis contains less than 1 mmol\u00a0sodium\u00a0(23 mg) per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take prometazin Actavis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take prometazin actavis exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br>Dose\u00a0one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/li><li><strong>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is:<\/strong><ul><li><em>Sleep disorders:<\/em>\u00a0<ul><li>Adults: 25-50 mg at night.<\/li><li>Children 5-12 years: 25 mg at night.<\/li><li>Sometimes the medication is interrupted every three or four nights.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Severe anxiety and hyperactivity:<\/em><ul><li>Adults: 25-50 mg, up to 400-500 mg daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Before an operation or a dental procedure:<\/em><ul><li>Adults: 25-50 mg one hour before treatment, possibly the same\u00a0dose\u00a0the night before.<\/li><li>Children 6-12 years:\u00a025 mg one hour before treatment, possibly the same\u00a0dose\u00a0the night before.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Motion sickness:<\/em>\u00a0<ul><li>Adults: 25 mg 1-2 hours before the trip or the evening before.\u00a0If necessary, two more\u00a0doses\u00a0can be taken in one day.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Allergic conditions:<\/em>\u00a0<ul><li>Adults: 25-50 mg at night.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Prometazin Actaviss Than You Should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0Bring the medicine pack so the doctor can identify what you have taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Prometazin Actavis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about using this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Prometazin Actavis Side Effects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Prometazine Actavis and contact your doctor or hospital directly if you notice any of the following side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Liver problems can cause eyes and skin to turn yellow (jaundice).<\/li><li>Jerky movements and problems such as slow movements, muscle stiffness, tremors, and restlessness.<\/li><li>Very fast or uneven heart rhythm or chest pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect&nbsp;<\/em><em>up to 1 in 10 users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Drowsiness.\u00a0When Prometazine Actavis is taken at night, you may feel drowsy the next morning.\u00a0This disappears after a few days of treatment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect&nbsp;<\/em><em>up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dry eyes<\/li><li>Difficulties for the eye to switch between near and far vision<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/constipation\/\">Constipation<\/a><\/li><li>Difficulty urinating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Prometazine Actavis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>No special storage instructions.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the blister and carton after EXP.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is promethazine hydrochloride.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Tablet core:\u00a0microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate. <em>Tablet cover:<\/em>\u00a0hypromellose (E464), macrogol (E1521), titanium dioxide (E171), talc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prometazine Actavis 25 mg film-coated tablets are white, oval, 9.8 x 6.2 mm biconvex, marked with &#8220;C25&#8221; on one side and smooth on the other, in blister packs.<\/li><li><em>Pack sizes<\/em><ul><li>Blister:<\/li><li>2, 4, 8, 12,16, 30, 50, 100 film-coated tablets<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing 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