Why is promethazine available OTC but hydrox... - Sleep Matters

Sleep Matters

3,754 members899 posts

Why is promethazine available OTC but hydroxyzine isn't?

tnefeh profile image
0 Replies

Do you know why the anti histamine promethazine is available over the counter (in UK) but the antihistamine hydroxyzine isn’t?

Why is this? What is the difference between the two? Do you know? Thank you!

Written by
tnefeh profile image
tnefeh
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Speaking out about sleep - share your story...

Hi guys! For those who don't know me, my name is James and I am here to create video content across...
James_HU profile image

Have you been prescribed or take any medication to help you sleep?

It's the start of a new week and time for the first question of the final week in the question...
MaddieHU profile image
HealthUnlocked

Trazodone & Mirtazapine Together for sleep

Friends, My Dr. prescribed Trazodone for sleep while I am taking 7.5mg Mirtazapine for sleep and...

I'm new

Howdy. Well, here I am. Never done anything like this before but I'm losing it here. I have had...
BeesRCool profile image

Insomnia

Hi I am having big issue for sleeping last 3/4 years been terrible, mostly I think is stress from...
Gigrobot1 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.