Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

Please note that you may need to be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

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Phenergan 25mg Tablets are used to treat the following conditions:
• 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

Suitable for

It is suitable for adults and children over 5 years old.

How to use

Not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

For allergies (such as hay fever, rashes and hives):

• Children 5-10 years: A single tablet (25mg) given at night. DO NOT give more than 25mg each day.
• Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly): Start with one tablet (25mg) taken at night. This may be increased to a maximum of one tablet (25mg) twice a day if necessary.

For treatment and prevention of feeling sick or being sick (such as travel sickness):

• Children 5-10 years: Phenergan Elixir or Phenergan 10mg Tablets should be given in this age group.
• Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly): A single tablet (25 mg) to be taken the night before the journey. This may be repeated after 6-8 hours if necessary.

As a short term paediatric sedative and for short term treatment of insomnia in adults:

• Children 5-10 years: A single tablet (25mg) given at night.
• Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly): One or two tablets (25mg-50mg) taken at night.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Phenergan Tablets. This is because it can affect the way the medicine works.

Phenergan Tablets can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Keep out of direct sunlight while taking this medicine.

You may feel drowsy or sleepy after taking this medicine or in the morning after taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

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.

Storage

Store below 30°C.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Each tablet contains 25mg promethazine hydrochloride.