Phenergan
(Promethazine Hydrochloride)
Brand Name Choices
Generic Choices
What Phenergan is and what it is used for
Phenergan Tablets contain a medicine called
promethazine hydrochloride. This belongs to
a group of medicines called phenothiazines.
It works by blocking a natural substance
(histamine) that your body makes during an
allergic reaction. It also works directly on the
brain to help you feel more relaxed.What Phenergan Tablets are used for
Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the
following conditions:
• For short term use: to treat adults with
di culty 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
How to take Phenergan
Always use this medicine exactly as described
in this lea et or as your doctor or pharmacist
has told you. Check with your doctor or
pharmacist if you are not sure.
The amount you need to take depends on the
reason you are taking Phenergan Tablets. The
following information will help you to decide
how much you need to take.
Taking this medicine
• Take this medicine by mouth
• Do not take for longer than 7 days. If your
symptoms worsen or do not improve after
7 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist
• If you feel the effect of your medicine is too
weak or too strong, do not change the dose
yourself, but ask your doctor
How much to take
The recommended dose is:
For allergies (such as hay fever, rashes and
hives)
Children 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• A single dose of either one or two tablets
(10mg or 20mg) given at night or one
tablet (10mg) given twice a day
• DO NOT give more than two tablets
(20mg) each day
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Start with one tablet (10mg) twice a day
• This may be increased to a maximum of
two tablets (20mg) three times a day
For treatment and prevention of feeling
sick or being sick (such as travel sickness)
Children 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• A single tablet to be taken the night
before the journey
• This may be repeated after 6-8 hours if
necessary
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Two tablets (20mg) 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 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• Two tablets (20mg) given as a single dose
at night time
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Two to five tablets (20mg to 50mg) as a
single dose at night time
Use this medicine only as recommended. Do
not exceed the recommended dose.
Exposure to sunlight
Phenergan Tablets can make your skin more
sensitive to sunlight. Keep out of direct
sunlight while taking this medicine.
If you take more Phenergan Tablets than
you should
If you or your child takes more Phenergan
Tablets than you should, tell a doctor or go to
a hospital casualty department straight away.
Take the medicine pack with you.
This is so the doctor knows what you or your
child has taken.
The following effects may happen:
In children: Excitation, moving unsteadily or
stumbling, uncontrolled writhing movements
especially of the hands or feet, hallucinations,
fits (seizures), loss of consciousness, uneven
heart beat and breathing di culties.
In adults: Feeling sleepy or drowsy, fits, loss
of consciousness, uneven heart beat and
breathing di culties.
If you forget to take Phenergan Tablets
Do not take a double dose to make up for a
forgotten dose
• If you are taking Phenergan Tablets for an
allergic condition
•take your medicine as
soon as you remember, then carry on as
before
• If you are taking Phenergan Tablets for
sedation or sleeping problems
•miss that dose
and take the next evening’s dose as usual
If you have any further questions on the use
of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Tests
Taking Phenergan Tablets may affect the
results of certain tests. These include some
pregnancy tests and skin tests. Phenergan
Tablets should not be taken at least 3 days
before the start of a skin test.
4. Possible side e ects
Like all medicines, Phenergan Tablets can cause
side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Phenergan Tablets and see a
doctor or go to a hospital straight away if
you notice any of the following side e ects:
• An allergic reaction. The signs may include:
a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
• Liver problems that may cause the eyes or
skin to go yellow (jaundice)
• Muscle stiffness or shaking
• Being unable to control some muscles in
your head or face
• You notice unusual movements of the
tongue, facial muscle spasms, rolling
eyes and trembling
• Very fast, uneven or forceful heartbeat
(palpitations)
• Irregular heartbeat
• Tiredness which lasts for a long time. This may
be due to a blood problem called anaemia
• Over-active behaviour in children
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the
following side e ects get serious or lasts
longer than a few days. Also tell them if
you notice any side e ects not listed in this
lea et.
• 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
• Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, faint (hypotension)
• Feeling confused, especially in elderly people
• Being more sensitive to the sun than usual.
If this happens keep out of direct sunlight
and do not use sun lamps
Reporting of Side E ects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible
side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can
also report side effects directly via the Yellow
Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide
more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Phenergan Tablets
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and
reach of children
• Do not take Phenergan Tablets after the
expiry date which is stated on the carton
and blister pack after EXP. The expiry date
refers to the last day of that month
• Store below 30°C
• Store in the original carton in order to
protect from light
Do not throw away any medicines via
wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to throw away medicines you
no longer use. These measures will help
protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other
information
What Phenergan Tablets contains.
• Each tablet contains 10mg of the active
substance, promethazine hydrochloride
• The other ingredients are lactose, maize
starch, povidone, magnesium stearate,
polyethylene glycol, Opaspray (contains
titanium dioxide-E171, hypromellose-E464
and indigo carmine aluminium lake
blue-E132) and hypromellose
What Phenergan Tablets look like and
contents of the pack
A pale blue film coated tablet marked PN 10
on one side. The tablets are available in blister
packs of 56.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and
Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Sanofi
One Onslow Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4YS
UK
Tel: 0845 372 7101
email:[email protected]
Manufacturer
FAMAR HEALTH CARE SERVICES MADRID, S.A.U.
Avda. Leganés, 62
Alcorcón 28923
Madrid
Spain
This lea et does not contain all the
information about your medicine. If you have
any questions or are not sure about anything,
ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This lea et was last revised in 07/2016
© Sanofi, 1997
•2016
11503107-06
25/07/2016 10:50
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PACKAGE LEAFLET:
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Phenergan 10 mg
Tablets
promethazine hydrochloride
Is this lea et hard to see or read?
Phone 0845 372 7101 for help
Read all of this lea et carefully before you
start taking this medicine because it
contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described
in this lea et or as your doctor or pharmacist
has told you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it
again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more
information or advice
• If you get any side effects, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet .
See section 4.
• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel
better or if you feel worse after 7 days.
What is in this lea et:
1. What Phenergan Tablets are and what they
are used for
2. What you need to know before you take
Phenergan Tablets
3. How to take Phenergan Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Phenergan Tablets
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Phenergan Tablets are and
what they are used for
Phenergan Tablets contain a medicine called
promethazine hydrochloride. This belongs to
a group of medicines called phenothiazines.
It works by blocking a natural substance
(histamine) that your body makes during an
allergic reaction. It also works directly on the
brain to help you feel more relaxed.
What Phenergan Tablets are used for
Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the
following conditions:
• For short term use: to treat adults with
di culty 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
2. What you need to know before you
take Phenergan Tablets
Do not take this medicine if:
The person taking the medicine is under
5 years of age
You are allergic (hypersensitive) to
promethazine hydrochloride or any of the
other ingredients of Phenergan Tablets
(listed in Section 6 below)
The signs of an allergic reaction include:
a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
You are taking a medicine for depression
called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI). Also do not take Phenergan Tablets
if you have stopped taking one of these MAOI
medicines within the last 14 days. If you are
not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist (see
“Taking other medicines” section below)
The person is unconscious (in a coma) or
suffers from severe dizziness, drowsiness
or headache
Do not take this medicine if any of the above
applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist before taking Phenergan
Tablets.
Warnings and precautions
Check with your doctor or pharmacist
before taking your medicine if
You have difficulty breathing, wheezing,
tightness in the chest (asthma) or an
infection in your lungs (bronchitis)
You have epilepsy
You have any serious
heart problems
You have liver or kidney problems
You have a stomach blockage or difficulty
passing water (urine)
You have hearing problems
You have increased pressure in the
eye (narrow angle glaucoma)
You have had something called Reye’s
Syndrome or possible Reye’s Syndrome
signs include being sick and confused
following a viral illness
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to
you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
taking Phenergan Tablets.
Other medicines and Phenergan
Tablets
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
are taking or have recently taken any other
medicines. This includes medicines you can
buy without prescription, including herbal
medicines. This is because Phenergan Tablets
can affect the way some medicines work. Also
some medicines can affect the way Phenergan
Tablets work.
Do not take this medicine, and tell your
doctor, if you are taking or have taken the
following in the last 2 weeks:
• Some medicines for depression called
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
If you are not sure ask your doctor or
pharmacist
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking any of the following:
• Anticholinergic medicines – includes some
medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome,
asthma or weak bladder. These can increase
the risk of dizziness, dry mouth and blurred
eyesight
• Medicines for depression (such as amitriptyline)
• Medicines to help you to sleep or feel more
relaxed (such as diazepam or zolpidem)
• Medicines such as aspirin (for arthritis and
pain in your joints). Phenergan Tablets may
hide the side effects of these medicines
Phenergan Tablets with food and drink
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking
Phenergan Tablets. This is because it can
affect the way the medicine works.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
taking this medicine if you are pregnant,
might become pregnant, or think you may be
pregnant. Phenergan Tablets should not be
taken 2 weeks before birth.
You should not take Phenergan Tablets if you
are breast-feeding. This is because small
amounts may pass into mothers’ milk. This
can be harmful to your baby.
If you are breast-feeding or planning to
breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist
before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
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.
Phenergan Tablets contains lactose:
• This is a type of sugar. If you have been told
by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or
digest some sugars (have an intolerance to
some sugars), talk to your doctor before
taking this medicine
3. How to take Phenergan Tablets
Always use this medicine exactly as described
in this lea et or as your doctor or pharmacist
has told you. Check with your doctor or
pharmacist if you are not sure.
The amount you need to take depends on the
reason you are taking Phenergan Tablets. The
following information will help you to decide
how much you need to take.
Taking this medicine
• Take this medicine by mouth
• Do not take for longer than 7 days. If your
symptoms worsen or do not improve after
7 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist
• If you feel the effect of your medicine is too
weak or too strong, do not change the dose
yourself, but ask your doctor
How much to take
The recommended dose is:
For allergies (such as hay fever, rashes and
hives)
Children 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• A single dose of either one or two tablets
(10mg or 20mg) given at night or one
tablet (10mg) given twice a day
• DO NOT give more than two tablets
(20mg) each day
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Start with one tablet (10mg) twice a day
• This may be increased to a maximum of
two tablets (20mg) three times a day
For treatment and prevention of feeling
sick or being sick (such as travel sickness)
Children 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• A single tablet to be taken the night
before the journey
• This may be repeated after 6-8 hours if
necessary
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Two tablets (20mg) 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 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• Two tablets (20mg) given as a single dose
at night time
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Two to five tablets (20mg to 50mg) as a
single dose at night time
Use this medicine only as recommended. Do
not exceed the recommended dose.
Exposure to sunlight
Phenergan Tablets can make your skin more
sensitive to sunlight. Keep out of direct
sunlight while taking this medicine.
If you take more Phenergan Tablets than
you should
If you or your child takes more Phenergan
Tablets than you should, tell a doctor or go to
a hospital casualty department straight away.
Take the medicine pack with you.
This is so the doctor knows what you or your
child has taken.
The following effects may happen:
In children: Excitation, moving unsteadily or
stumbling, uncontrolled writhing movements
especially of the hands or feet, hallucinations,
fits (seizures), loss of consciousness, uneven
heart beat and breathing di culties.
In adults: Feeling sleepy or drowsy, fits, loss
of consciousness, uneven heart beat and
breathing di culties.
If you forget to take Phenergan Tablets
Do not take a double dose to make up for a
forgotten dose
• If you are taking Phenergan Tablets for an
allergic condition
•take your medicine as
soon as you remember, then carry on as
before
• If you are taking Phenergan Tablets for
sedation or sleeping problems
•miss that dose
and take the next evening’s dose as usual
If you have any further questions on the use
of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Tests
Taking Phenergan Tablets may affect the
results of certain tests. These include some
pregnancy tests and skin tests. Phenergan
Tablets should not be taken at least 3 days
before the start of a skin test.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Phenergan Tablets can cause
side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Phenergan Tablets and see a
doctor or go to a hospital straight away if
you notice any of the following side e ects:
• An allergic reaction. The signs may include:
a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
• Liver problems that may cause the eyes or
skin to go yellow (jaundice)
• Muscle stiffness or shaking
• Being unable to control some muscles in
your head or face
• You notice unusual movements of the
tongue, facial muscle spasms, rolling
eyes and trembling
• Very fast, uneven or forceful heartbeat
(palpitations)
• Irregular heartbeat
• Tiredness which lasts for a long time. This may
be due to a blood problem called anaemia
• Over-active behaviour in children
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the
following side e ects get serious or lasts
longer than a few days. Also tell them if
you notice any side e ects not listed in this
lea et.
• 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
• Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, faint (hypotension)
• Feeling confused, especially in elderly people
• Being more sensitive to the sun than usual.
If this happens keep out of direct sunlight
and do not use sun lamps
Reporting of Side E ects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible
side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can
also report side effects directly via the Yellow
Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide
more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Phenergan Tablets
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and
reach of children
• Do not take Phenergan Tablets after the
expiry date which is stated on the carton
and blister pack after EXP. The expiry date
refers to the last day of that month
• Store below 30°C
• Store in the original carton in order to
protect from light
Do not throw away any medicines via
wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to throw away medicines you
no longer use. These measures will help
protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other
information
What Phenergan Tablets contains.
• Each tablet contains 10mg of the active
substance, promethazine hydrochloride
• The other ingredients are lactose, maize
starch, povidone, magnesium stearate,
polyethylene glycol, Opaspray (contains
titanium dioxide-E171, hypromellose-E464
and indigo carmine aluminium lake
blue-E132) and hypromellose
What Phenergan Tablets look like and
contents of the pack
A pale blue film coated tablet marked PN 10
on one side. The tablets are available in blister
packs of 56.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and
Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Sanofi
One Onslow Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4YS
UK
Tel: 0845 372 7101
email:[email protected]
Manufacturer
FAMAR HEALTH CARE SERVICES MADRID, S.A.U.
Avda. Leganés, 62
Alcorcón 28923
Madrid
Spain
This lea et does not contain all the
information about your medicine. If you have
any questions or are not sure about anything,
ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This lea et was last revised in 07/2016
© Sanofi, 1997
•2016
11503107-06
25/07/2016 10:50
•VISTAlink folder 2284230
•Page 4/5
•4 -
PACKAGE LEAFLET:
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Phenergan 10 mg
Tablets
promethazine hydrochloride
Is this lea et hard to see or read?
Phone 0845 372 7101 for help
Read all of this lea et carefully before you
start taking this medicine because it
contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described
in this lea et or as your doctor or pharmacist
has told you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it
again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more
information or advice
• If you get any side effects, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet .
See section 4.
• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel
better or if you feel worse after 7 days.
What is in this lea et:
1. What Phenergan Tablets are and what they
are used for
2. What you need to know before you take
Phenergan Tablets
3. How to take Phenergan Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Phenergan Tablets
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Phenergan Tablets are and
what they are used for
Phenergan Tablets contain a medicine called
promethazine hydrochloride. This belongs to
a group of medicines called phenothiazines.
It works by blocking a natural substance
(histamine) that your body makes during an
allergic reaction. It also works directly on the
brain to help you feel more relaxed.
What Phenergan Tablets are used for
Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the
following conditions:
• For short term use: to treat adults with
di culty 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
2. What you need to know before you
take Phenergan Tablets
Do not take this medicine if:
The person taking the medicine is under
5 years of age
You are allergic (hypersensitive) to
promethazine hydrochloride or any of the
other ingredients of Phenergan Tablets
(listed in Section 6 below)
The signs of an allergic reaction include:
a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
You are taking a medicine for depression
called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI). Also do not take Phenergan Tablets
if you have stopped taking one of these MAOI
medicines within the last 14 days. If you are
not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist (see
“Taking other medicines” section below)
The person is unconscious (in a coma) or
suffers from severe dizziness, drowsiness
or headache
Do not take this medicine if any of the above
applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist before taking Phenergan
Tablets.
Warnings and precautions
Check with your doctor or pharmacist
before taking your medicine if
You have difficulty breathing, wheezing,
tightness in the chest (asthma) or an
infection in your lungs (bronchitis)
You have epilepsy
You have any serious
heart problems
You have liver or kidney problems
You have a stomach blockage or difficulty
passing water (urine)
You have hearing problems
You have increased pressure in the
eye (narrow angle glaucoma)
You have had something called Reye’s
Syndrome or possible Reye’s Syndrome
signs include being sick and confused
following a viral illness
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to
you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
taking Phenergan Tablets.
Other medicines and Phenergan
Tablets
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
are taking or have recently taken any other
medicines. This includes medicines you can
buy without prescription, including herbal
medicines. This is because Phenergan Tablets
can affect the way some medicines work. Also
some medicines can affect the way Phenergan
Tablets work.
Do not take this medicine, and tell your
doctor, if you are taking or have taken the
following in the last 2 weeks:
• Some medicines for depression called
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
If you are not sure ask your doctor or
pharmacist
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking any of the following:
• Anticholinergic medicines – includes some
medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome,
asthma or weak bladder. These can increase
the risk of dizziness, dry mouth and blurred
eyesight
• Medicines for depression (such as amitriptyline)
• Medicines to help you to sleep or feel more
relaxed (such as diazepam or zolpidem)
• Medicines such as aspirin (for arthritis and
pain in your joints). Phenergan Tablets may
hide the side effects of these medicines
Phenergan Tablets with food and drink
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking
Phenergan Tablets. This is because it can
affect the way the medicine works.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
taking this medicine if you are pregnant,
might become pregnant, or think you may be
pregnant. Phenergan Tablets should not be
taken 2 weeks before birth.
You should not take Phenergan Tablets if you
are breast-feeding. This is because small
amounts may pass into mothers’ milk. This
can be harmful to your baby.
If you are breast-feeding or planning to
breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist
before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
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.
Phenergan Tablets contains lactose:
• This is a type of sugar. If you have been told
by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or
digest some sugars (have an intolerance to
some sugars), talk to your doctor before
taking this medicine
3. How to take Phenergan Tablets
Always use this medicine exactly as described
in this lea et or as your doctor or pharmacist
has told you. Check with your doctor or
pharmacist if you are not sure.
The amount you need to take depends on the
reason you are taking Phenergan Tablets. The
following information will help you to decide
how much you need to take.
Taking this medicine
• Take this medicine by mouth
• Do not take for longer than 7 days. If your
symptoms worsen or do not improve after
7 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist
• If you feel the effect of your medicine is too
weak or too strong, do not change the dose
yourself, but ask your doctor
How much to take
The recommended dose is:
For allergies (such as hay fever, rashes and
hives)
Children 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• A single dose of either one or two tablets
(10mg or 20mg) given at night or one
tablet (10mg) given twice a day
• DO NOT give more than two tablets
(20mg) each day
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Start with one tablet (10mg) twice a day
• This may be increased to a maximum of
two tablets (20mg) three times a day
For treatment and prevention of feeling
sick or being sick (such as travel sickness)
Children 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• A single tablet to be taken the night
before the journey
• This may be repeated after 6-8 hours if
necessary
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Two tablets (20mg) 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 2-5 years:
• Phenergan Elixir should be given in this
age group
Children 5-10 years:
• Two tablets (20mg) given as a single dose
at night time
Children over 10 years and adults
(including the elderly):
• Two to five tablets (20mg to 50mg) as a
single dose at night time
Use this medicine only as recommended. Do
not exceed the recommended dose.
Exposure to sunlight
Phenergan Tablets can make your skin more
sensitive to sunlight. Keep out of direct
sunlight while taking this medicine.
If you take more Phenergan Tablets than
you should
If you or your child takes more Phenergan
Tablets than you should, tell a doctor or go to
a hospital casualty department straight away.
Take the medicine pack with you.
This is so the doctor knows what you or your
child has taken.
The following effects may happen:
In children: Excitation, moving unsteadily or
stumbling, uncontrolled writhing movements
especially of the hands or feet, hallucinations,
fits (seizures), loss of consciousness, uneven
heart beat and breathing di culties.
In adults: Feeling sleepy or drowsy, fits, loss
of consciousness, uneven heart beat and
breathing di culties.
If you forget to take Phenergan Tablets
Do not take a double dose to make up for a
forgotten dose
• If you are taking Phenergan Tablets for an
allergic condition
•take your medicine as
soon as you remember, then carry on as
before
• If you are taking Phenergan Tablets for
sedation or sleeping problems
•miss that dose
and take the next evening’s dose as usual
If you have any further questions on the use
of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Tests
Taking Phenergan Tablets may affect the
results of certain tests. These include some
pregnancy tests and skin tests. Phenergan
Tablets should not be taken at least 3 days
before the start of a skin test.
4. Possible side e ects
Like all medicines, Phenergan Tablets can cause
side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Phenergan Tablets and see a
doctor or go to a hospital straight away if
you notice any of the following side e ects:
• An allergic reaction. The signs may include:
a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
• Liver problems that may cause the eyes or
skin to go yellow (jaundice)
• Muscle stiffness or shaking
• Being unable to control some muscles in
your head or face
• You notice unusual movements of the
tongue, facial muscle spasms, rolling
eyes and trembling
• Very fast, uneven or forceful heartbeat
(palpitations)
• Irregular heartbeat
• Tiredness which lasts for a long time. This may
be due to a blood problem called anaemia
• Over-active behaviour in children
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the
following side e ects get serious or lasts
longer than a few days. Also tell them if
you notice any side e ects not listed in this
lea et.
• 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
• Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, faint (hypotension)
• Feeling confused, especially in elderly people
• Being more sensitive to the sun than usual.
If this happens keep out of direct sunlight
and do not use sun lamps
Reporting of Side E ects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible
side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can
also report side effects directly via the Yellow
Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide
more information on the safety of this medicine
How to Store Phenergan
Keep this medicine out of the sight and
reach of children
• Do not take Phenergan Tablets after the
expiry date which is stated on the carton
and blister pack after EXP. The expiry date
refers to the last day of that month
• Store below 30°C
• Store in the original carton in order to
protect from light
Do not throw away any medicines via
wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to throw away medicines you
no longer use. These measures will help
protect the environment.
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