How does Allersoothe (Promethazine Hydrochloride) work:

Allersoothe (Promethazine Hydrochloride) is an antihistamine. It releives allergies & allergic conditions such as hayfever, eczema, dermatitis, hives, allergic reactions due to insect bites, stings and nasal congestion due to common cold.

It is a synthetic drug used to counteract the histamine reaction, as in allergies. Promethazine is used in the form of its hydrochloride. Promethazine is effective in controlling the symptoms of hay fever, acute skin reactions (such as hives), and contact dermatitis (as from poison ivy). It also is used to control the nausea that occurs in motion sickness.

Dosage & Administration:

Allersoothe is administered orally in tablets and syrups and intramuscularly in an aqueous solution.

Side Effects:

• dizziness
• restlessness
• inability to sleep
• heart palpitations
• seizures
• blurred vision
• dry mouth
• dilated pupils
• nausea
• urinary retention
• impotence
• constipation

Precautions:

Allersoothe should not be used in children less than 2 years old because it often causes sedation. In children less than 2 it can depress respiration and lead to death.