Phenergan Elixir is an alcohol-free, sugar-free antihistamine formulation designed for use by children. Phenergan Elixir is a long-acting antihistamine that can relieve the symptoms of allergic disorders, including seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hayfever. Phenergan Elixir will treat other conditions including allergic rhinitis, urticaria, commonly called "hives", and insect stings and bites. Each 5ml of Phenergan Elixir contains 5mg of the active ingredient Promethazine Hydrochloride BP. Promethazine is a phenothiazine derivative antihistamine that works by reducing the actions of histamine within the body. Phenergan Elixir is available in a 100ml bottle.
Phenergan Elixir is not be used by children under 2 years of age unless advised otherwise by your doctor or pharmacist.
Children aged between 2 and 5 years can take a single dose of 5 to 15ml of Phenergan Elixir at night or take a 5ml dose 2 to 3 times a day.
Children aged between 6 and 12 years and Adults can take a single dose of 10 to 25ml of Phenergan Elixir at night or take a 10ml dose 2 to 3 times a day.
Maintenance: Keep Phenergan Elixir in a cool, dry place. Store below 25 degrees Celsius. Protect from direct sunlight.
Phenergan Elixir is distributed by Rhone-Poulenc Rorer New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand.
Phenergan Elixir - 100ml x 1