Prometh VC Plain ratings & reviews

Prometh VC Plain is a syrup containing the active ingredients Promethazine hydrochloride and Phenylephrine hydrochloride. Promethazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine derivative, and Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine salt. This oral formulation comes in a yellow-orange, fruit-flavored syrup with each 5 mL containing 6.25 mg of Promethazine hydrochloride and 5 mg of Phenylephrine hydrochloride. Key inactive ingredients include alcohol, sucrose syrup, sodium benzoate, and citric acid. It is intended to treat symptoms of the common cold, allergies, or flu by acting as an antihistamine and decongestant.

How should I use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Use a specially marked oral syringe, spoon, or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Do not take your medication more often than directed.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

People 65 years and older may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
• Heart palpitations—rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• High fever, stiff muscles, increased sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat, and confusion, which may be signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• Increase in blood pressure
• Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
• Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
• Trouble passing urine
• Uncontrolled and repetitive body movements, muscle stiffness or spasms, tremors or shaking, loss of balance or coordination, restlessness, shuffling walk, which may be signs of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Anxiety, nervousness
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:

• Diabetes
• Enlarged prostate
• Glaucoma
• Heart disease
• Liver disease
• Seizure disorder
• Serious illness
• Sleep apnea
• Thyroid disease
• Trouble passing urine
• Ulcer or other stomach problem
• An unusual or allergic reaction to promethazine, phenylephrine, phenothiazines, sulfites, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

• Bromocriptine
• Cocaine
• Disopyramide
• Ergotamine, dihydroergotamine
• MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• Procarbazine
• Risperidone
• Stimulant medications

This medication may also interact with the following:

• Alcohol
• Barbiturate medications, such as phenobarbital
• Cabergoline
• Caffeine
• Diet aids
• Epinephrine
• Heart medications
• Linezolid
• Medications for asthma
• Medications for cold or allergies
• Medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions
• Medications for Parkinson disease
• Medications for sleep
• Medications for the stomach, such as metoclopramide, dicyclomine, glycopyrrolate
• Oxytocin
• Pain medications
• Radio contrast dyes
• St. John's wort
• Theophylline

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.

This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.

What are the most serious risks of this medication?

This drug should not be given to infants or children younger than 2 years old. Use with caution in children older than 2 years of age. This drug may cause breathing to slow or stop in children. Children who have lung disease, asthma, or sleep apnea, or who use medicines for pain, sleep, or anxiety may be more at risk. Get emergency medical treatment if your child has unusual drowsiness, breathing problems, wheezing, pauses in breathing, or stops breathing.