Promethazine and Phenylephrine
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Promethazine VC
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- Promethazine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug is most useful if started before contact with the allergen. Take at least 1 to 3 hours before.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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