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Is An Overdose Of Promethazine Syrup Harmful?
Question: Hi I just now realized I was in taking too much promethazine syrup, I just induced as much vomiting as I could. Will I be ok? I now realize I did this yesterday and this explains why I was so dizzy and disoriented. I need to know if I will be ok, my dosage was to be 5 ml and I have taken 20 ml today and yesterday.
Brief Answer:
You are safe and not intoxicated. Don't induce vomiting.
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
You are totally safe and have not exceeded the daily allowed dosage of promethazine. 5ml of syrup contains 6.25 mg of promethazine according to United states pharmacopeia. you took 20 ml syrup, which means you took 25 ml of promethazine. While the recommended dosage is up to 30 mg. So still in safe range.
Dizziness and disorientation is the side effect of the drug, which people feel even with a single dose of 5 ml. It's not a big deal.
This syrup is usually taken for a temporary relief of cough and infection of upper respiratory tract associated with allergic reaction or due to the common colds. You should stop taking promethazine if it is bothering you. Consult a Pulmonologist for proper evaluation and treatment. If you have lower respiratory infection, promethazine is not used for that. So, your doctor will assess and diagnose the case and treat accordingly.
Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. If satisfied, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.
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DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
You are safe and not intoxicated. Don't induce vomiting.
Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
You are totally safe and have not exceeded the daily allowed dosage of promethazine. 5ml of syrup contains 6.25 mg of promethazine according to United states pharmacopeia. you took 20 ml syrup, which means you took 25 ml of promethazine. While the recommended dosage is up to 30 mg. So still in safe range.
Dizziness and disorientation is the side effect of the drug, which people feel even with a single dose of 5 ml. It's not a big deal.
This syrup is usually taken for a temporary relief of cough and infection of upper respiratory tract associated with allergic reaction or due to the common colds. You should stop taking promethazine if it is bothering you. Consult a Pulmonologist for proper evaluation and treatment. If you have lower respiratory infection, promethazine is not used for that. So, your doctor will assess and diagnose the case and treat accordingly.
Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. If satisfied, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
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