Paracetamol + Promethazine

Introduction To Paracetamol + Promethazine

Paracetamol + Promethazine is commonly prescribed in children to treat fever, body ache as well as allergic symptoms associated with common cold like runny nose, cough, sneezing, and watery eyes. Also, it is one of the commonly used medicines in chickenpox for symptomatic relief.

Give Paracetamol + Promethazine to your child by mouth with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Children often have a sensitive stomach and complain of stomach upset while taking medicines. Prefer giving this medicine with food if this happens. Always remember that the dosing schedule provided by your child's doctor depends on the type of symptoms your child has, so make sure to follow the prescribed dose, time, and way strictly. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again.

Some of the minor and temporary side effects that your child may experience while taking this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, and skin rash. Usually, these episodes subside once your child's body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child's doctor without any delay.

Share your child's complete medical history with your child's doctor, including any ongoing medicine regime or history of any allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child's overall treatment.

Uses of Paracetamol + Promethazine

  • Treatment of Fever
  • Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Paracetamol + Promethazine

Treatment of Fever
Paracetamol + Promethazine helps reduce high body temperature and relieve headache, body ache, and malaise. It works by blocking the pain and fever pathways in the brain responsible for the rise in body temperature.

Treatment of Common cold
Paracetamol + Promethazine is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Paracetamol + Promethazine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Paracetamol + Promethazine

Paracetamol + Promethazine does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Prol

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Dizziness

How to use Paracetamol + Promethazine

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Paracetamol + Promethazine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Paracetamol + Promethazine works

Paracetamol + Promethazine contains two active ingredients: paracetamol, and promethazine. These ingredients together relieve common cold symptoms. Promethazine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

Quick tips

  • Never combine Paracetamol + Promethazine with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.

  • Never combine Paracetamol + Promethazine with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.

  • Stop Paracetamol + Promethazine and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.

  • Practice self-care tips:

    1. Keep the surroundings and surfaces neat and clean to avoid exposure to allergens
    2. Make sure your child maintains proper hygiene and sanitation to avoid infection
    3. Ensure your child takes enough rest to expedite recovery.

Safety Advice

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Can I take Paracetamol + Promethazine if I have/had kidney diseases?

Paracetamol + Promethazine is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Paracetamol + Promethazine is recommended. However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease as it may cause excessive sleepiness in them.

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Can I take Paracetamol + Promethazine if I have/had liver diseases?

Paracetamol + Promethazine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paracetamol + Promethazine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. The use of Paracetamol + Promethazine is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it safe to give Paracetamol + Promethazine to children less than 1 year old?

Paracetamol + Promethazine should not be used in children who are less than 2 years of age because it has the potential of causing fatal respiratory depression.

Q. What if I give an overdose of Paracetamol + Promethazine by mistake?

Prolonged or excess intake of Paracetamol + Promethazine can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like bradycardia, decreased blood pressure, confusion, delirium, disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, and hallucinations. Always stick to the prescribed dose. To pour out the right dose, use the calibrated cup provided with the medicine by the manufacturer. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the correct estimate.

Q. When will my child’s condition improve after taking Paracetamol + Promethazine?

Paracetamol + Promethazine usually starts working within 30 to 60 minutes of intake and shows its peak effect within 3 to 4 hours. Your child may start to feel better after a few doses. In case the pain or fever persists longer, consult your child’s doctor immediately.

Q. Where should I keep Paracetamol + Promethazine?

Keep Paracetamol + Promethazine out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake. Also, it should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Q. Can Paracetamol + Promethazine make my child sleepy?

Paracetamol + Promethazine may cause mild drowsiness, making your child feel sleepy. So, be cautious and never give this medicine if your child is suffering from a sleep disorder as this medicine can mask the symptoms of underlying sleep disorders like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

Q. In what conditions should Paracetamol + Promethazine be given with caution?

It is advised to use Paracetamol + Promethazine with caution if the child has malnutrition, G6PD deficiency, liver disease, or any medicinal allergy. So, do not hesitate to share your child’s complete medical history with the doctor as that will help the doctor decide whether the medicine is safe for your child or not.

Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away?

Do not delay calling your child’s doctor if your child starts to show side effects like irregular heartbeat, complaints of urinary retention, vision problem, muscle spasm, irregular bodily movements, and sudden weakness.

References

Written By:

Dr Advikka Ridhy

Dr Advikka Ridhy

MBBS

RMO, Aster MIMS

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