Description
Phenergan Elixir is indicated: For short term use:
- To treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- To treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or rashes (like nettle rash or hives)
- To treat or stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) such as travel sickness
- For short term use: as a sedative for children aged 5 years and above
How can the active ingredient promethazine hydrochloride help me?
The active ingredient in Phenergan is promethazine hydrochloride, which is an antihistamine that belongs to a group of medicines known as phenothiazines. When you have an allergic reaction, your body creates a natural substance called histamine. Histamine sends signals around your body that trigger symptoms of allergy, such as a runny nose or watery eyes. Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, which prevents your symptoms so you won’t have to tolerate an allergic reaction.
How long does Phenergan make you sleepy?
Promethazine (the active ingredient in Phenergan) will start to make you feel sleepy around 20 minutes after you take it and may work for up to 12 hours. If you’re taking it for a cough or cold symptoms, allergies or nausea, your symptoms should start to improve within 20 minutes. The medicine should work for around 4 to 6 hours. Please take note of dosage requirements.
Is Phenergan good for sleep?
Phenergan also works directly on the brain to help you feel more relaxed. Many people find Phenergan helps them when travelling with motion sickness. Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the following conditions: For short term use: to treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
Uses / Instructions
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 treatment and prevention of feeling sick or being sick (such as 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 short term paediatric sedative and for short term treatment of insomnia in adults
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
Use this medicine only as recommended. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Side Effects
Stop taking Phenergan Elixir and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice any of the following 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
- Dry mouth, blurred vision or you cannot pass water (urine). Feeling drowsy or sleepy, tiredness, disorientation, having nightmares, headaches, feeling restless. Loss of appetite (anorexia), indigestion. Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, faint (hypotension) . Feeling confused, especially in elderly people
- Being more sensitive to the sun than usual. If this happens keep out of direct sunlight and do not use sun lamps Like all medications
See patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.
Ingredients
Active ingredient:
Each 5ml of solution contains 5mg of the active substance, promethazine hydrochloride.
Other ingredients:
hydrogenated glucose syrup (maltitol liquid), orange juice fl avour, caramel (E150), sodium benzoate (E211), sodium sulphite anhydrous (E221), sodium metabisulphite (E223), ascorbic acid (E300), citric acid anhydrous (E330), sodium citrate (E331), acesulphame potassium (E950) and water.
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