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A member 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

Specializes in Pediatrics

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

Answered 6/30/2014

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