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A 24-year-old male asked:

with a phenergan (promethazine) suppository help with vomiting from norovirus or would you need an injection of it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Pediatrics 58 years experience

Norovirus: As long as you don't have diarrhea caused by the virus, Phenergan (promethazine) will help your vomiting.

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