Phenergan Elixir 5mg/5ml Oral Solution

What’s it for?

Treatment of allergic conditions such as hayfever or rashes, such as nettle rash or hives. Also for the treatment of short term adult insomnia, short term use as a paediatric sedative and to treat or stop nausea or vomiting such as travel sickness.

How to Use

How to take Phenergan elixir

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 nighttime
• Children 5-10 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 recommended

Ingredients:

A clear, golden, syrupy liquid containing in 5ml: Promethazine hydrochloride 5mg

Please always read the box and accompanying leaflet before use.