Avomine Tablet (Promethazine)

Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of medications called ‘antihistamines’ used in the treatment of allergic reactions, insomnia, and travel sickness. Allergy or hypersensitivity is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. Travel sickness is an illness caused by motion during travel characterized by nausea and vomiting.

Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s contains ‘promethazine’ which acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reduces the allergic reaction. It also acts on the brain directly and produces the calming and anti-nausea effect.

Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s is available in tablet, syrup, injection and suppository dosage forms. Tablets are swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. The syrup is measured using a measuring cup and swallowed with water. The injection is given by a healthcare professional only. Suppositories are only for rectal use and are given when patients cannot take this medicine in other dosage forms. The dose and duration of this medicine are prescribed by your doctor. Common side effects of Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s are dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, tiredness, disorientation, having nightmares, confusion, restlessness, loss of appetite, indigestion, low blood pressure (hypotension), photosensitivity (redness or rashes on sun-exposed skin) and an uncontrollable urge to move the legs (Restless Legs Syndrome). Seek medical attention immediately if these side-effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to promethazine or any contents of it. Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s should not be given to children below 2 years of age due to the risk of potential respiratory depression (slow and ineffective breathing). Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s may cause skin photosensitivity (rashes and redness on sun-exposed skin). So, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s may cause dizziness, so you should not drive or operate heavy machinery. Inform your doctor if you have sleep apnea (sleeping disorder) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (a lung disease) as this medicine may cause respiratory depression or excessive drowsiness. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s tablets contain lactose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to sugars.

Allergy, insomnia and travel sickness

Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s contains ‘promethazine’ which belongs to the class of ‘phenothiazines’. It is an antihistamine and blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms). It can effectively treat allergic symptoms such as itching, watery eyes, hives, runny nose and sneezing. It also acts on the brain directly and produces a calming and anti-nausea effect. For short-term use, it is used in the treatment of insomnia. It can treat symptoms such as feeling sick (nausea) and fall sick (vomiting) occurring due to travel or motion sickness.

Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s is available in the following dosage forms: tablet, elixir, injection, and suppository.Tablet: Tablets are swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Take the tablets every day at a fixed time for better results.Syrup: Take the prescribed amount of syrup using a measuring cup or oral syringe and swallow it with a glass of water. Do not measure the syrup using a household spoon.Injection: Injection is given by a healthcare professional so, do not self-administer.Suppositories: Suppositories are for rectal use only. Wash your hands before and after every use. Lie on one side and raise the opposite side knee to your chest. Then using the finger, insert the suppository into the rectum, about ½ to 1 inch and hold it in place for few moments. Lie for about 15 minutes and stand up slowly.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Avomine 25 Tablet 10’s may cause side-effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, tiredness, disorientation, having nightmares, confusion, restlessness, loss of appetite (anorexia), indigestion (dyspepsia),  low blood pressure (hypotension), photosensitivity (redness or rashes on sun-exposed skin), and an uncontrollable urge to move the legs (Restless Legs Syndrome). If these side-effects don’t disappear or get worse, consult a doctor immediately.