MeperganFortis

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for MeperganFortis

Uses
Promethazine is used to relieve nausea and vomiting. Meperidine is a narcotic pain reliever. This combination medicine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Notes

To prevent constipation, increase your intake of fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise.
Stool softeners may be helpful.
This is a strong medication which is to be used only as prescribed.
It should not be used to treat a simple headache or any other painful conditions unless directed to do so by your doctor.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.

MeperganFortis

How To Use

To prevent upset stomach, take this medication with food or milk.
Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs.
Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
Over time, this drug may not work as well.
Consult your doctor if this medication is not relieving the pain sufficiently.

Side Effects

May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop irregular heartbeat, anxiety or tremors.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing heart, kidney, liver or lung diseases, asthma, ulcers, glaucoma, difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate, seizures, drug dependency and of any drug allergies.
Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving and using machinery because this drug may make you drowsy and/or dizzy.
Limit alcohol intake so as not to increase the drowsiness/dizziness effect of this drug.
This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Promethazine is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on the nursing infant.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression or seizures, other narcotic pain medication or cimetidine.
Tell your doctor if you have taken MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) in the last two weeks.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.