Uses / Instructions
Children over 10 years old
Give the lower adult dose (one tablet)
Children 5-10 years old
give half the lower adult dose (half a tablet)
Warnings
Do not take this medicine if:
- The person taking the medicine is under 5 years of age
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to promethazine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of Phenergan Tablets. The signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
- You are taking a medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Also do not take Phenergan Tablets if you have stopped taking one of these MAOI medicines within the last 14 days. If you are not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist
- The person is unconscious (in a coma) or suffers from severe dizziness, drowsiness or headache Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Phenergan Tablets
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if:
- You have difficulty breathing, wheezing, tightness in the chest (asthma) or an infection in your lungs (bronchitis)
- You have epilepsy
- You have any serious heart problems
- You have liver or kidney problems
- You have a stomach blockage or difficulty passing water (urine)
- You have hearing problems
- You have increased pressure in the eye (narrow angle glaucoma)
- You have had something called Reye’s Syndrome or possible Reye’s Syndrome signs include being sick and confused following a viral illness If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Phenergan Tablets.
See patient information leaflet for more details.
Side Effects
An allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
– Liver problems that may cause the eyes or skin to go yellow (jaundice)
– Muscle stiffness or shaking
– Being unable to control some muscles in your head or face
– You notice unusual movements of the tongue, facial muscle spasms, rolling eyes and
trembling
– Very fast, uneven or forceful heartbeat (palpitations)
– Irregular heartbeat
– Tiredness which lasts for a long time. This may be due to a blood problem called anaemia
– Over-active behaviour in children
See patient information leaflet for more details.
Ingredients
The active ingredient is Promethazine Teoclate
See patient information leaflet for other ingredients.
