Phenergan Elixir

Phenergan Elixir may be provided directly by a pharmacist for use in the following situations:To treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or rashes (like nettle rash or hives) To treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia) To stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) such as travel sickness
Phenergan Elixir can be given to you either by a doctor or directly by a pharmacist depending on the condition you are being treated for. Phenergan Elixir may be provided directly by a pharmacist for use in the following situations: To treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or rashes (like nettle rash or hives) To treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia) To stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) such as travel sickness Phenergan Elixir may also be given to you by a doctor. This can be for use in any of the above situations or for use in the following additional situations: To help you feel more relaxed before an operation As a sedative for both adults and children. This is a medicine given to reduce awareness or make you feel relaxed and at ease
Directions
The usual dose is: For allergies (such as hay fever, rashes and hives) Children 2-5 years: Either a single dose of one to three 5ml spoonfuls OR one 5ml spoonful twice a day DO NOT give more than three 5ml spoonfuls a day Children 5-10 years: Either a single dose of one to five 5ml spoonfuls OR one or two 5ml spoonfuls twice a day DO NOT give more than five 5ml spoonfuls a day Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly): Start with two 5ml spoonfuls twice a day This may be increased to a maximum of four 5ml spoonfuls three times a day For children over 10 years and adults, Phenergan Tablets may be more convenient For travel sickness Children 2-5 years: One 5ml spoonful the night before the journey This may be repeated after 6-8 hours if necessary Children 5-10 years: Two 5ml spoonfuls the night before the journey This may be repeated after 6-8 hours if necessary Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly): Five 5ml spoonfuls the night before the journey This may be repeated after 6-8 hours if necessary For children over 10 years and adults, Phenergan Tablets may be more convenient As a sedative Phenergan Elixir may also be used as a short term sedative. This will normally have been prescribed by a doctor. The information below is a guide to the doses recommended Children 2-5 years: Three or four 5ml spoonfuls as a single dose at night time Children 5-10 years: Four or five 5ml spoonfuls as a single dose at night time Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly): Use of Phenergan Tablets is recommended
Warnings
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. Phenergan Elixir should not be taken in the 2 weeks before birth. You should not take Phenergan Elixir if you are breast-feeding. This is because small amounts may pass into mothers milk. This can be harmful to your baby. If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. Driving and using machines You may feel drowsy or sleepy while taking this medicine or in the morning after taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use
Ingredients
Side Effects
Size: 100ml