
Uses
Treatment of allergic conditions such as hayfever or rashes such as nettle rash or hives. Also for the treatment of short term adult insomnia, for short term use as a paediatric sedative and to treat or stop nausea or vomiting such as travel sickness.
Format and Ingredients
Dosage
For allergies: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet taken at night. This may be increased to a maximum of one tablet twice a day if necessary. Children 5-10 years: one tablet at night. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended. As an anti-emetic: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet the night before the journey. Repeat after 6-8 hours as required. Children 5-10 years: Phenergan Elixir or 10mg tablets recommended. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended. For short term treatment of insomnia in adults and for short term use as a paediatric sedative: Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly): 1 or 2 tablets (25mg-50mg) taken at night. Children 5-10 years: a single tablet (25mg) given at night. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir is recommended.