Phenergrin

Were you looking for information about Phenergan? Phenergrin is a common misspelling of Phenergan.
 
Phenergan® (promethazine hydrochloride) is a prescription medication commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is also approved to treat various types of allergies and can be used to prevent and treat motion sickness.
 
Phenergan is a sedating antihistamine that belongs to a class of medications known as phenothiazines. Although phenothiazines are usually used as antipsychotic medications, Phenergan has little dopamine-blocking activity. Many of the effects of this drug are most likely due to its antihistamine activity.
 
(Click Phenergan to learn more about the various uses of this medication, how it works, and dosing information. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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