Promet Injection

Last Updated: July 28th, 2023

Promet Injection is a product of Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Promethazine (25mg)

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All Details About Promet Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Promet Injection

Description:

Promet Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, or maybe before and after any surgery. It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

Promet Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of healthcare professionals. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. You must inform your doctor if symptoms do not improve within 7 days of the treatment.

The most common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, blur vision, headache, and feeling dizzy. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It makes the skin more sensitive towards sunlight. use sunscreen or wear protective clothing before going out.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have asthma issues, or have high blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Promet Injection is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. Promet Injection works by blocking the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms. It also works directly on several areas of the brain to prevent nausea/vomiting and help you feel more relaxed.

Side Effects:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Warning & Precautions:

Promet Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
For prolonged use and repeated doses of Promet Injection, observe the baby for excessive sleepiness.

FAQs:

Q. Is Promet Injection or Promet Injection DM syrup a narcotic/opiate/pain killer?

Promet Injection is antihistaminic drug and not a narcotic/opiate/pain killer. Tolerant should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Promet Injection over the counter?

No, it is available with doctor's prescription only

Q. Can I take Promet Injection for a hangover/sore throat/ nausea/stomach flu/cramps/toothache/ headache/ cough/pain?

Promet Injection is used for treatment of symptoms of allergies, but not used for hangover, sore throat, stomach flu, cramps, toothache, headache and cough. Tolerant should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take Promet Injection with Nyquil/ codeine and ibuprofen/ Tylenol/ oxycodone/ Benadryl/ Dayquil/ Zofran/codeine and Nyquil/Xanax?

Affirmative, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of Promet Injection. Forever consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Promet Injection or Promet Injection DM make you sleepy/ get you high/make you tired?

Promet Injection may cause these side effects which are not serious. However, always consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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