What does "Promethazine" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Promethazine is a type of medication often used to treat allergies, motion sickness, and nausea or vomiting. It can also help to make you sleep before surgery and to help with some symptoms of the common cold or hay fever, such as a runny nose. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain and also acts as an antihistamine, which blocks the effects of a natural chemical known as histamine in the body. It's usually taken in tablet, syrup, or suppository form.
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