Histaphen Oral Solution

Oral Solution

Seema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic:

Promethazine Hydrochloride

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5 mg/5 ml

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Generic

Promethazine Hydrochloride

Indications

Potent long-acting antihistamine with additional anti-emetic and sedative/calming effects. Indicated in symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions of the respiratory tract and skin. Sensitization reactions to drug or foreign proteins, anaphylactic reactions. For sedation, allergic rhinitis, urticaria and insomnia. As an adjunct in pre-operative sedation in surgery and obstetrics. As a paediatric sedative

Pharmacology

Promethazine is a phenothiazine derivative which blocks postsynaptic mesolimbic dopaminergic receptors in the brain. It exhibits strong ?-adrenergic blocking effect and depresses the release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones. It competes with histamine for the H1-receptor; muscarinic blocking effect may be responsible for antiemetic activity. It also reduces stimuli to the brainstem reticular system. Promethazine is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical effects are apparent within 20 minutes after oral administration and generally last four to six hours, although they may persist as long as 12 hours. Promethazine is metabolized by the liver to a variety of compounds; the sulfoxides of promethazine and N-demethylpromethazine are the predominant metabolites appearing in the urine.

Dosage Administration

Adults: Initial dose one 25 mg tablet at night; may be increased to two or three 25 mg tablets at night if necessary. In allergic conditions more frequently administration, twice or three times daily, may be necessary, starting with one or two 10 mg tablets and increasing as required. Elderly: No specific dosage recommendations. Children: They may be treated more conveniently by the elixir containing 5 mg/5 ml. As an antihistamine in allergy: Children of 2-5 years: 5-15 mg Children of 5-10 years: 10-25 mg In the case where two doses in 24 hours are required, the lower dose stated should be given. As a sedative: Children of 2-5 years: 15-20 mg Children of 5-10 years: 20-25 mg Given as a single night-time dose

Contraindications

There is epidemiological evidence for the safety of promethazine in pregnancy and animal studies have shown no hazard, nevertheless, it should not be used in pregnancy unless the physician considers it essential. The use of Phenergan is not recommended in the two weeks prior to delivery in view of the risk of irritability and excitement in the neonate. When promethazine has been given in high doses during late pregnancy, promethazine has caused prolonged neurological disturbances in the infant. Promethazine should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefts to the patient are weighed against the possible risk to the fetus. Promethazine is excreted in breastmilk. There are risks of neonatal irritability and excitement.

Side Effects

The use of promethazine should be avoided in children and adolescents with signs and symptoms suggestive of Reye�s syndrome. Promethazine may thicken or dry lung secretions and impair expectoration. It should therefore be used with caution in patients with asthma, bronchitis or bronchiectasis. Use with care in patients with severe coronary artery disease. Use with care in patients with narrow angle glaucoma. Use with care in patients with epilepsy. Use with care in patients with hepatic insufciency. Use with care in patients with renal insufciency. Caution should be exercised in patients with bladder neck obstruction. Caution should be exercised in patients with pyloro-duodenal obstruction.

Pregnancy And Lactation

Symptoms of severe over dosage are variable. They are characterised in children by various combinations of excitation, ataxia, incoordination, athetosis and hallucinations, while adults may become drowsy and lapse into coma. Convulsions may occur in both adults and children; coma or excitement may precede their occurrence. Tachycardia may develop. Cardiorespiratory depression is uncommon. If the patient is seen soon enough after ingestion, it should be possible to induce vomiting with ipecacuanha despite the antiemetic efect of promethazine; alternatively, gastric lavage may be used. Treatment is otherwise supportive with attention to maintenance of adequate respiratory and circulatory status. Convulsions should be treated with diazepam or other suitable anticonvulsant.

Therapeutic

Protect from light. Do not use later than the date of expiry. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician

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