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phenylephrine/promethazine (Phenergan with phenylephrine)
Tradenames: Phenergan VC, Phenerzine VC.
Indications:
- temporary relief of upper respiratory tract symptoms associated with allergy
- allergic conjunctivitis
- temporary relief of cold symptoms
- nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing [2]
Contraindications:
1) asthma
2) peripheral vascular disease
Dosage:
1) adults & children > 12 years of age:
-> 5-10 mL every 4-6 hours PRN
2) children 6-12 years: 2.5-5 mL every 4-6 hours PRN
3) children 2-6 years: 1.25-2.5 mL every 4-6 hours PRN
Liquid: promethazine HCl 6.25 mg & phenylephrine HCl 5 mg/5 mL (120 mL, 240 mL)
Adverse effects: see promethazine & phenylephrine
Interactions
drug interactions
General
Ear nose throat combination
References
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug
Formulary, 1998
- Deprecated Reference
Components
phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Mydrifin, sudafed PE, PE)
promethazine (Phenergan, Farganesse)