What should I discuss with my health care provider before using promethazine rectal?
Promethazine rectal should not be used in a child younger than 2 years old. Promethazine can cause severe breathing problems or death in a child younger than 2. Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions when giving this medicine to a child of any age. Do not use promethazine rectal if you have asthma or other lung disease. Before using promethazine rectal, tell your doctor if you have: · epilepsy or another seizure disorder; · sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep); · glaucoma; · a stomach ulcer or digestive obstruction; · bone marrow disorder; · problems with urination; · high blood pressure or heart disease; or · liver disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether promethazine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
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