What are Phenergan 25mg Tablets?

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.

Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the following conditions:

• For short term use: to treat adults with difficulty 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 Tablets

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.

• 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

The recommended dose for Phenergan Tablets 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 tablet (25mg) given at night
• DO NOT give more than 25mg each day

Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly):

• Start with one tablet (25mg) taken at night
• This may be increased to a maximum of one tablet (25mg) twice a day if necessary

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:

• Phenergan Elixir or Phenergan 10mg Tablets should be given in this age group

Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly):

• A single tablet (25 mg) 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:

• A single tablet (25mg) given at night

Children over 10 years and adults (including the elderly):

• One or two tablets (25mg-50mg) taken at night

What do Phenergan Tablets contain

Each tablet contains 25mg of the active substance, promethazine hydrochloride