Phenergan Vc (Promethazine HCl and Phenylephrine HCl Syrup) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Balance is defined as a state of equilibrium. It takes significant amount of work for this to occur in the body. The brain uses inputs from many sources to understand where the body is located in relationship to the world and to allow it to function. Sensory information from the eyes, ears, and position receptors in the rest of the body help keep the body upright and allow it to move in a coordinated fashion.

Information comes to cerebellar lobes located in the base of the brain from the vestibular system in the inner ear, vision from the eyes, and proprioception (position) receptors located throughout the body that send signals through the spinal cord. The cerebellum uses that information to maintain posture, coordinate body motions like walking and also coordinate fine motor skills like using a pen to write.

Vertigo, a feeling of spinning movement and sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting, occurs when an...

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Phenergan Vc Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking phenylephrine and promethazine (Phenergan Vc)?

Do not take phenylephrine and promethazine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or selegiline (Eldepryl) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Before taking phenylephrine and promethazine, tell your doctor if you have

epilepsy or a seizure disorder;
been diagnosed with sleep apnea (periods of not breathing during sleep);
thyroid problems;
diabetes;
glaucoma;
an ulcer or an obstruction in the stomach;
bladder problems or difficulty urinating;
an enlarged prostate;
high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, or heart disease;
kidney problems; or
liver problems.

You may not be able to take phenylephrine and promethazine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Phenylephrine and promethazine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether phenylephrine and promethazine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take phenylephrine and promethazine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether phenylephrine and promethazine passes into breast milk. Do not take phenylephrine and promethazine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from phenylephrine and promethazine. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of this medication.

How should I take phenylephrine and promethazine (Phenergan Vc)?

Take phenylephrine and promethazine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand the directions on your prescription bottle, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain the instructions to you.

Phenylephrine and promethazine can be taken with or without food.

To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of phenylephrine and promethazine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

Store phenylephrine and promethazine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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