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Promethazine Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Promethazine is a generic antihistamine<\/span> used to treat allergies, nausea, and pain. Drug manufacturers<\/span> faced legal scrutiny over labeling and safety, especially after the Supreme Court ruled in Wyeth<\/span> v. Levine<\/em> that FDA<\/span> approval<\/span> does not shield companies from state-level liability. Recent legal actions include recalls, labeling updates, and criminal cases involving illegal distribution.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Promethazine hydrochloride<\/span> (promethazine HCl)\u00a0is an antihistamine<\/span> that helps with allergy symptoms, hives, and other medical conditions. In limited cases, healthcare<\/span> professionals<\/span> also prescribe the drug for:<\/p>\n