Promethazine 25 Allergy Relief (Apohealth)™

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ALLERGIES: Treatment of allergic conditions including some allergic reactions to drugs, urticaria, contact dermatitis, and allergic reactions to insect bites and stings. ,UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Relief of excessive secretion in the upper respiratory tract as a result of hayfever and allergic rhinitis. ,NAUSEA AND VOMITING: Antiemetic in vomiting of various causes, including post-operative vomiting, irradiation sickness, drug induced nausea, and motion sickness. ,SEDATION: For short term use on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• Round, white to off-white, flat faced, beveled- edged tablets, debossed 25 on one side and plain on the reverse side.

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For the active ingredient: Promethazine

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For the active ingredient: Promethazine

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