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Norovirus is in my house and i don't want to get it and spend hours vomiting like my mom and end up in the er like her. can i get a phenergan (promethazine) rx?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not prevention: Phenergan (promethazine) won't prevent you from getting norovirus; it will only treat the nausea if you get it. The only way to avoid getting norovirus if it's in your house is to move to a hotel and hope it's not too late!

Answered 1/4/2020

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