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, 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: 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. 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): use of Phenergan Tablets is recommended. Children 5-10 years: four or five 5ml spoonfuls as a single dose at nighttime. Children 2-5 years: three or four 5ml spoonfuls as a sin