| Active substance |
Promethazine |
| Also known as |
Promethazine HCl |
| Blood pressure |
May cause hypotension or rarely hypertension |
| Chemical name |
Promethazine hydrochloride |
| Dosage (medical) |
12.5 mg to 50 mg orally, intramuscularly, or by rectal suppository, depending on the condition being treated |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Relief from allergies, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting, and causes sedation |
| Formula |
C17H20N2SВ·HCl |
| Half-life |
Approximately 10 to 19 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Rare, but can occur with long-term use |
| Lab Test |
Can cause false positives in drug tests for amphetamines |
| Main action |
Antihistamine, antiemetic, sedative |
| Side effects |
Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth, photosensitivity |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and light |
| Strength |
25mg |
| Substance class |
Phenothiazine derivative |
| Trade name |
Phenergan, Promethegan |
| Use in sports |
Not typically used in sports |
| Water Retention |
Minimal to none |
| Manufacturer |
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. |
| Packing |
10 tabs/blister |
