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phenergan

/ˈfen.ər.ɡæn/

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noun

/ˈfen.ər.ɡæn/C1formalmedical
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к торговой марке лекарственного средства, используемого в качестве антигистаминного препарата для лечения аллергии и в качестве противорвотного средства для предотвращения укачивания.

A proper noun referring to a brand name for a medication used as an antihistamine to treat allergies and as an antiemetic to prevent motion sickness.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Antihistamine medicationB2formalmedical

    A medication used to treat allergic reactions, such as hay fever, hives, and other allergy symptoms.

    ruАнтигистаминный препарат

    • The doctor prescribed Phenergan to relieve her severe allergy symptoms.
    • Phenergan is often used to control itching and rashes.
    • He took Phenergan before the allergy season started.

    Synonymspromethazine

  2. Antiemetic for motion sicknessB2formalmedical

    A medication used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting, particularly from motion sickness.

    ruПротиворвотное средство от укачивания

    • She took Phenergan before the boat trip to avoid seasickness.
    • Phenergan is effective for treating nausea caused by motion.
    • The doctor recommended Phenergan for his travel sickness.

    Synonymspromethazine