Dose advice
Adults: 25-75mg
as a single dose at night
, or 10-20mg 2-3 times daily. Children 6 to 12years: 10-25mg as a single dose at night, or 10mg 2-3 times daily.
Can I take 50mg of Phenergan?
Usual adult dosage is 50 mg promethazine HCl with an appropriately reduced dose of narcotic or barbiturate and the required amount of a belladonna alkaloid. Postoperative sedation and adjunctive use with analgesics may be obtained by the administration of 12.5 to 25 mg in children and 25- to 50-mg doses in adults.
How much Phenergan can I take?
Adults:
One 25mg tablet every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum daily dose of four 25mg tablets
. Children 6-12 years: One 10mg tablet or 10mL of the elixir, every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum daily dose of two 10mg tablets or 25mL of the elixir.
How much Phenergan can I take to sleep?
Adults and teenagers—12.5 milligrams (mg) before meals and at bedtime; or
25 mg at bedtime as needed
. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. The dose is usually 6.25 to 12.5 mg three times a day; or 25 mg at bedtime as needed.
Is 3 Phenergan too much?
It is recommended that the lowest effective dose of Phenergan be used in children 2 years of age or older. Adults: One to three 25mg tablets as a single dose at night, or one to two 10mg tablets,
two to three times daily
.
Will Phenergan put me to sleep?
Will it help me sleep?
Yes
. If you take it for insomnia or take it at night time, promethazine will help you sleep. If you take it during the day for other conditions, such as allergies, it might cause daytime sleepiness, too.
Is Phenergan a sleeping tablet?
Promethazine is
an antihistamine
sometimes used as a sleeping pill. It is also known by the trade names Phenergan and Sominex. It’s available to buy without a prescription from a doctor. It is an ingredient in some over-the-counter cold and flu medicines, such as Night Nurse.
Is it OK to take Phenergan every day?
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually
2 to 4 times daily
. For motion sickness, the first dose of promethazine should be taken 30 to 60 minutes before beginning travel. For allergies, this medication may be taken once daily at bedtime to avoid being drowsy during the day.
Is there an over the counter Phenergan?
Phenergan is a prescription only medication and requires a consultation with a doctor before it can be prescribed.
You can’t get phenergan over the counter
because it can be potentially harmful for some patients with specific conditions and/or certain medications.
What can I take to knock me out at night?
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Aleve PM, others). Diphenhydramine is a sedating antihistamine. …
- Doxylamine succinate (Unisom SleepTabs). Doxylamine is also a sedating antihistamine. …
- Melatonin. The hormone melatonin helps control your natural sleep-wake cycle. …
- Valerian.
Can I take 2 Phenergan?
Phenergan elixir is recommended for children 2-5 years of age. Adults: One to three 25mg tablets as a single dose at night, or
one to two 10mg tablets, two to three times daily
.
Is Phenergan or Zofran better?
Ondansetron and promethazine are both remarkably
effective drugs
in controlling vertigo and the linked nausea. While improvement in vertigo was better with promethazine treatment, over time, ondansetron was more effective in resolving nausea and vomiting.
What happens if I drink on Phenergan?
promethazine Alcohol (Ethanol)
This can cause uncontrollable movements, agitation, seizures,
severe dizziness or fainting
, coma, very deep sleep, irregular heartbeats, and high or low body temperature.
Does Phenergan make you feel weird?
Phenergan side effects
a
light-headed feeling
, like you might pass out; confusion, agitation, hallucinations, nightmares; seizure (convulsions);
Is Bromazepam like Xanax?
Bromazepam is not prescribed in the United States but is
a benzodiazepine similar to
many others that are available such as Valium and Xanax.
Can you take Phenergan every night?
This medicine is
for short term sleeping problems
. It should not be used for more than 7 days without talking to your doctor. If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Phenergan Night Time.
