Travel Sickness Tablets Promethazine 25mg | 10

Description

 

Who is it Suitable For?

• Adults and children aged 5 years and over.
• For those needing prevention or relief from travel sickness, motion sickness, or nausea and vomiting from other causes.
• Not suitable for children under 5 years.

 

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

• Promethazine teoclate 25mg – an antihistamine with anti-emetic and sedative effects.

Other ingredients: lactose monohydrate, maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, and other excipients.

 

How to Use / Dosage Instructions

Prevention of travel sickness:

• Adults: 1 tablet taken one to two hours before travel.
• Children 5–10 years: Half a tablet taken one to two hours before travel.

Treatment of travel sickness (if symptoms develop):

• Adults: 1 tablet as soon as possible, repeat if necessary every 6–8 hours (maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours).
• Children 5–10 years: Half a tablet every 6–8 hours (maximum 2 tablets in 24 hours).

How to take:

• Swallow tablets whole with water.
• Not recommended for use longer than 7 consecutive days without medical advice.

 

Possible Side Effects

Common:

• Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness.

Rare:

• Skin rash, confusion (especially in the elderly), difficulty urinating, low blood pressure.

Seek medical advice if you experience allergic reactions such as swelling, wheezing, or severe rash.

 

Warnings and Precautions

• Do not use if you are allergic to promethazine or any other ingredients in the tablets.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
• Consult your doctor before use if you have asthma, epilepsy, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, liver disease, or breathing problems.
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Avoid unless prescribed by a doctor. May be used in late pregnancy for nausea, but only under supervision.
• May cause significant drowsiness—do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.

 

Interactions with Other Medicines

• May increase sedation if taken with alcohol, sleeping tablets, opioid painkillers, or other antihistamines.
• Can interact with some antidepressants, epilepsy medicines, and certain antibiotics—seek advice before use.

 

When to Consult a Pharmacist or Doctor

• If symptoms persist beyond 7 days.
• If you have a high fever, severe headache, persistent vomiting, or confusion.
• If giving to a child and they develop unusual sleepiness or breathing difficulty.

 

Storage Information

• Store below 25°C.
• Keep in original packaging to protect from light and moisture.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

 

FAQs

1. Can I take Travel Sickness Tablets with food?
   Yes, it can be taken with or without food.
2. How quickly does Travel Sickness Tablets work?
   Usually within 30–60 minutes, with effects lasting up to 24 hours.
3. Can I take it for morning sickness in pregnancy?
   Only under medical supervision—do not self-medicate.
4. Will it make me sleepy?
   Yes, drowsiness is a common effect—plan accordingly.
5. Can I crush the tablets?
   It is recommended to swallow whole; if you have difficulty swallowing, speak to your pharmacist.