Phenergan Elixir

Phenergan Elixir

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

Phenergan Elixir

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

Phenergan Elixir

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.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use

Phenergan Elixir

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