Promethegan (rectal)

Generic name:promethazine (rectal) [ pro-METH-a-zeen ]
Brand names: Phenadoz, Promethegan
Drug classes:Antihistamines, Phenothiazine antiemetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 26, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Promethegan rectal?

Promethegan is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes.

Promethegan also prevents motion sickness, and treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid.

Promethegan is not for use in treating symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, or other lower respiratory tract infections.

Promethegan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Promethegan 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

Promethegan 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 Promethegan to a child of any age.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Promethegan 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);

• glaucoma;