Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Headache

Blurred vision

Difficulty in passing urine (urinary retention)

Dry mouth

Drowsiness

Confusion

Nightmares

Blood disorders

Abnormal heart beats (arrhythmias)

Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash (photosensitivity)

Dizziness

Abnormal movements of the hands, legs, face, neck and tongue, eg tremor, twitching, rigidity (extrapyramidal effects)

Unexpected increase in excitability (paradoxical hyperexcitability)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

It is recommended to avoid using promethazine injection if a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant (e.g. phenelzine) has been taken within the last 14 days. The sedative effects of promethazine may be increased by alcohol or other medicines which cause drowsiness e.g. diazepam. It is recommended to avoid the consumption of alcohol when taking promethazine. There may be an increase in side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth and blurred vision when promethazine is used in conjunction with hyoscine or tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Phenergan Injection

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