Phenadoz (rectal)
Generic name:promethazine (rectal) [ pro-METH-a-zeen ]
Brand names: Phenadoz, Promethegan
Drug classes:Antihistamines, Phenothiazine antiemetics
What is Phenadoz rectal?
Phenadoz is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes.
Phenadoz also prevents motion sickness, and treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid.
Phenadoz is not for use in treating symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, or other lower respiratory tract infections.
Phenadoz may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Phenadoz should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old. This medicine can cause severe breathing problems or death in very young children.
Before taking this medicine
Phenadoz should not be used in a child younger than 2 years old. This medicine can cause severe breathing problems or death in a child younger than 2. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions when giving Phenadoz to a child of any age.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Phenadoz or to similar medicines such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, or trifluoperazine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder;
a history of seizures;
a weak immune system (bone marrow depression);
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