CHILDREN’S ELIXIR 100 ML

Phenergan is a long – acting antihistamine which can be used to relieve symptoms of allergic disorders including:

Hayfever
Allergic Rhinitis
Urticaria (hives)
Allergic reactions to insect bites and stings
For the prevention and treatment of travel sickness
*Please note – for children under the age of 6, this product is available only by ‘Prescription only’

Please Note: This product has the potential to be misused or abused. There are restrictions placed on the quantity of this medicine that any one person can order from Pharmacy Direct. All purchase details will be recorded and stored. A pharmacist will authorise the sale of these medicines to you and ensure that the medicine is appropriate for the condition for which you are requesting this medicine. Please carefully read ALL the information we supply, and if in doubt consult your doctor.

Ingredients
Each 5ml contains Promethazine hydrochloride BP 5mg.

Directions & Precautions
This medication may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery.

*Please note – for children under the age of 6, this product is available only by ‘Prescription only’

If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, check with your Doctor or Pharmacist before taking this medicine.

This product should not be used in children under 2 years of age.

Avoid Alcohol.

This product contains sodium benzoate, sodium sulphite, and sodium metabisulfite. Also contains sorbitol and maltitol, 1.33g and 14.12g respectively, per maximum recommended daily dose.

Products containing sorbitol or maltitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.

Please note – for children under the age of 6, this product is available only by ‘Prescription only’
Dosage for Allergic Disorders
6 to 12 years:
SINGLE DOSE AT NIGHT: 10-25 ml
2-3 TIMES A DAY DOSE: 10ml
SINGLE DOSE at Night for Sedation

6 to 12 years:
10-25 ml

For short term use for sedation, on the advice of a Doctor or Pharmacist. Do not use for more than 7-10 consecutive days.
Dosage for Travel Sickness

6 to 12 years:
10ml

Single dose taken the night before travel and repeated after 6-8 hours on the following day if necessary.

Dosage for Nausea and Vomiting

6 to 12 years:
10ml every 4-6 hours to a maximum daily dose of 25ml

Dosage may depend on the condition being treated and the individual response of the child. Give the lowest dose that adequately relieves symptoms. Ask your Pharmacist for advice.