Elixir

What is Phenergan Elixir 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 wont have to tolerate an allergic reaction. Who can use Phenergan Elixir Suitable for Adults and children over the age of 6 Ingredients Active ingredients: Promethazine Hydrochloride 25Mg Other ingredients: hydrogenated glucose syrup maltitol liquid, orange juice flavour, 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 waterIngredients Usage How to take Phenergan elixir Take this medicine by mouth Do not take for longer than 7 days. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist Use this medicine only as recommended. Do not exceed the recommended dose. After use, wipe the neck of the bottle with a clean damp cloth. This will remove any liquid that is left, before putting the cap back on If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor For allergies such as hay fever, rashes and hives Children 6-10 years: Either a single dose of one to five 5ml spoonfuls OR one or two 5ml spoonful 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 6-10 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 6-10 years: Four or five 5ml spoonfuls as a single dose at nighttime Children over 10 years and adults including the elderly: Use of Phenergan Tablets is recommendedUsage&lt/p Warnings Warnings Do not take this medicine if: The person taking the medicine is under 6 years of age You are allergic hypersensitive to promethazine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of Phenergan Elixir. 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 Reyes Syndrome or possible Reyes 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 Elixir. Do not take this medicine, and tell your doctor, if you are taking or have taken the following in the last 2 weeks: Some medicines for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs. If you are not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist. Alcohol Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Phenergan Elixir. This is because it can affect the way the medicine works. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. Phenergan Elixir should not be taken 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