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Promethazine

Generic Name
Promethazine
Brand Names
Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethazine DM, Promethegan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H20N2S
CAS Number
60-87-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
FF28EJQ494

Overview

Promethazine, originally known as 3,277 R.P., is an N-dimethylaminopropyl derivative of phenothiazine that was developed in France in 1946. Promethazine antagonizes a variety of receptors, allowing it to be used for a number of indications including allergic reactions, pain, sedation, nausea, and vomiting. Promethazine was granted FDA approval before 29 March 1951.

Background

Promethazine, originally known as 3,277 R.P., is an N-dimethylaminopropyl derivative of phenothiazine that was developed in France in 1946. Promethazine antagonizes a variety of receptors, allowing it to be used for a number of indications including allergic reactions, pain, sedation, nausea, and vomiting. Promethazine was granted FDA approval before 29 March 1951.

Indication

Promethazine tablets and suppositories are indicated to treat rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic reactions to blood or plasma, dermographism, anaphylactic reactions, sedation, nausea, vomiting, pain, motion sickness, and allergic skin reactions. Promethazine cough syrup with phenylephrine and codeine is indicated to relieve cough and upper respiratory symptoms, and nasal congestion associated with allergy or the common cold.

Associated Conditions

  • Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)
  • Allergic urticaria
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Cough
  • Dermographism
  • Motion Sickness
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Postoperative pain
  • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
  • Vasomotor Rhinitis
  • Acute Allergic Reactions
  • Dry cough
  • Perioperative nausea and vomiting
  • Upper respiratory symptoms

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FDA Approved Products

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Product Name
Manufacturer
Route
Strength
Approved
NDC Code
INTRAMUSCULAR
50 mg in 1 mL
2022/04/19
0641-6085
ORAL
50 mg in 1 1
2024/02/26
76420-692
ORAL
6.25 mg in 5 mL
2022/11/11
50383-803
INTRAMUSCULAR
50 mg in 1 mL
2022/01/17
0404-9942
ORAL
25 mg in 1 1
2021/02/16
68071-4424
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
50 mg in 1 mL
2024/01/09
39822-5550
RECTAL
25 mg in 1 1
2023/09/19
43063-060
ORAL
6.25 mg in 5 mL
2021/01/01
67296-0516
ORAL
6.25 mg in 5 mL
2023/09/12
68788-8100
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
25 mg in 1 mL
2022/04/19
0641-6084

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EMA Number
Auth. Holder
Country
Drug Type
Status
Issued
Opinion
Revision

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HSA Approved Products

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Product Name
Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Strength
Approved
Approval No.
SYRUP
0.05 g/100 ml
1989/04/21
SIN02613P
SYRUP
3.6 mg/5 ml
1996/06/25
SIN08748P
SYRUP
3.6 mg/5 ml
1990/03/28
SIN04075P
ELIXIR
3.6 mg/5 ml
1989/06/26
SIN03490P

NMPA Approved Products

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Product Name
Approval No.
Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Trade Name
Strength
Type
Status
Date
Import
国药准字H21022245
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/07/13
Domestic
国药准字H41020482
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/09/04
Domestic
国药准字H61021138
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/11/20
Domestic
国药准字H21023652
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2015/09/10
Domestic
国药准字H62020337
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/09/11
Domestic
国药准字H42021178
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/07/13
Domestic
国药准字H20057420
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/08/12
Domestic
国药准字H20053946
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2023/10/18
Domestic
国药准字H35020157
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2014/09/15
Domestic
国药准字H50020140
注射剂
N/A
2ml:50mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/11/09
Domestic

PPB Approved Products

Product Name
Registration Code
Company
Category
Sale Type
Reg. Date
HK-25374
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
1985/08/20
HK-60038
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
2010/09/14
HK-63899
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison
Pharmacy only Medicines
2015/08/11
HK-26329
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
1986/02/25
HK-48017
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
2001/06/15
HK-17896
neochem pharmaceutical laboratories ltd.
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
1982/07/15
HK-42448
europharm lab co ltd
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison
Pharmacy only Medicines
1997/09/26
HK-48211
neochem pharmaceutical laboratories ltd.
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
2001/07/13
HK-47601
medipharma ltd
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
2001/03/28
HK-21197
Part 1 & Schedule 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drug
Pharmacy only Medicines
1984/02/25

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Product Name
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Status
Reg. Date
Ingredient
317344
Active
2019/05/08
promethazine hydrochloride
16255
Active
1991/10/08
promethazine hydrochloride
322630
Active
2019/09/03
promethazine hydrochloride
342520
Active
2020/08/27
promethazine hydrochloride
342521
Active
2020/08/27
promethazine hydrochloride
342518
Active
2020/08/27
promethazine hydrochloride
407901
Active
2023/04/19
promethazine hydrochloride
317343
Active
2019/05/08
promethazine hydrochloride
407930
Active
2023/04/20
promethazine hydrochloride
355611
Active
2021/02/25
promethazine hydrochloride
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