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Prompt 5Mg Syrup

Manufacturer :  Neuro Pharma GmbH
Medicine Composition :  Promethazine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Prompt 5Mg Syrup

Belonging to a group of drugs called phenothiazines, Prompt 5Mg Syrup helps in treating allergies with symptoms like a runny nose, hives, and watery eyes. Acting as an antihistamine, it blocks the effect of histamine in the body. It is also helpful in treating motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. It is often utilized as a sleeping aid.

If you are allergic to similar medications like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, or trifluoperazine, Prompt 5Mg Syrup is not to be used. If you suffer from medical conditions such as seizures, glaucoma, liver and heart disease, sulfite allergy, or an enlarged prostate, alert your doctor. The drug is not for children under the age of 2.

Follow all the instructions given by your doctor while taking Prompt 5Mg Syrup. It is taken before meals or at bedtime. The syrup must be measured properly using proper dosage spoons. If it is to be used for surgery, it is usually taken the night before the procedure.

You must stop using Prompt 5Mg Syrup if you experience seizures, nosebleeds, slow or fast heartbeats, weakness, etc. More common side effects are a dry mouth, double vision, insomnia.

    What are the uses of Prompt 5Mg Syrup

    What are the contraindications of Prompt 5Mg Syrup ?

    What are the side effects of Prompt 5Mg Syrup ?

    Key highlights of Prompt 5Mg Syrup

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this syrup.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      It is advised that breastfeeding women should not use Prompt 5Mg Syrup before consulting the doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Prompt 5Mg Syrup ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Prompt 5Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    Prompt 5Mg Syrup counteracts with independent histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites in places like the GI tract, uterus, bronchial muscle, and, large blood vessels. It causes symptoms of nausea to subside via anticholinergic actions and by implicating activity on the medullary chemoreceptor trigger region.

      What are the interactions of Prompt 5Mg Syrup ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        This syrup interacts with Escitalopram, Tramadol, Antidiabetic medicines, Antihypertensives.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        This syrup interacts with diseases like asthma and Central Nervous System Depression.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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