Promethazine therapy can induce acute dystonic reactions in pediatric patients.
May warrant vigilance for dystonic reactions with promethazine in children; single case leaves open incidence and alternatives.
The case of a 15-year-old girl who experienced an acute dystonic reaction to promethazine therapy administered during an uncomplicated episode of acute gastroenteritis is reported. The pertinent literature is reviewed.
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