Best Phenothiazine for anaphylaxis
The 2 Phenothiazine options we list for anaphylaxis are all Promethazine Hydrochloride— the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations, so they aren’t ranked against each other on effectiveness. Our score reflects each product’s FDA recall-safety record; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Compare them with all treatments for anaphylaxis or the full Phenothiazine class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 phenothiazine drugs we rate for anaphylaxis, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are suppository. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for anaphylaxis; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for anaphylaxis
These are all Promethazine Hydrochloridein different brands or formulations, so we don’t rank them against each other — the list below is for comparing brand vs generic, dose, and typical cost, not for picking a “best” one on effectiveness.
All 2 phenothiazine products
promethegan
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Promethegan (Promethazine Hydrochloride) is a phenothiazine used to treat Anaphylaxis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Motion Sickness, Nausea.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.41/30· 8 formspromethazine plain
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Promethazine Plain (Promethazine Hydrochloride) is a phenothiazine used to treat Anaphylaxis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Motion Sickness, Nausea.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.41/30· 8 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best phenothiazine for anaphylaxis?
- The Phenothiazine options we list for anaphylaxis are all Promethazine Hydrochloride — the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations — so there's no single "best" one on effectiveness; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Always consult a professional.
- Which phenothiazine drugs treat anaphylaxis?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Phenothiazine products used for anaphylaxis, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.