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How much promethazine is "safe" to take if you don't want to overdose?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
This the infomation: Parenteral: 25 mg IV or im once, followed by close observation for response. This dose may be repeated within 2 hours if needed. Oral therapy should be started as soon as feasible if continued medication is required.
Oral: 25 mg orally once. This dose may be repeated every 4 hours as needed.
Rectal: 25 mg administered rectally once. This dose may be repeated every 4 hours as needed.
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