Phenergan Elixir 5mg/5ml Oral Solution
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 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: two 5ml spoonfuls twice a day. This may be increased to a maximum of four 5ml spoonfuls three times 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. No more than five 5ml spoonfuls a day. Children 2-5 years: either a single dose of one to three 5ml spoonfuls or one 5ml spoonful twice a day. No more than three 5ml spoonfuls a day. Children under 2 years: not recommended.
As an anti-emetic: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: 25mg the night before the journey. Repeat after 6-8 hours as required. Children 5-10 years: 10mg the night before the journey. Repeat after 6-8 hours as required. Children 2-5 years: 5mg the night before the journey. Repeat after 6-8 hours as required. Children under 2 years: not recommended.