USES

PHENERGAN Tablets can be used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions of the upper respiratory tract and skin.

DOSAGE

Adults: Start with one or two 10mg tablets. This dose can be repeated up to 3 times daily if required.

If two doses in 24 hours are needed, take one tablet during the day and another at bedtime.

Children: It is more convenient to treat children with PHENERGAN Elixir, however PHENERGAN Tablets may be given as follows:-

Children 6-10 years 1-2 tablets (10-20mg) at bedtime.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not give PHENERGAN to children under 2 years old because the safety of such use has not been established.

Do not take PHENERGAN Tablets if you have been taking medicines known as "monoamine-oxidase inhibitors" during the past 14 days.

If you or your child are allergic to medicines containing phenothiazines you should not take PHENERGAN Tablets.

PRECAUTIONS

Pregnancy and Lactation. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby, do not take PHENERGAN Tablets unless they have been prescribed for you by a doctor.

PHENERGAN Tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation or confusion. Do not drive or operate machinery for the first few days until you are sure that you are not affected.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on these tablets.

Ask your doctor for advice if you or your child need to take these tablets for more than 7 days.

Strong sunlight must be avoided while taking these tablets as there have been reports of skin rashes occurring.

If you or your child are taking any medicines which have been prescribed by a doctor, tell your doctor or pharmacist before using PHENERGAN Tablets.

Do not take PHENERGAN Tablets if you are having pregnancy tests carried out on your urine.

Stop taking PHENERGAN Tablets at least 72 hours before having any skin tests done for allergic reactions.

If you have to go to a doctor, dentist or hospital for any reason, tell them that you are taking PHENERGAN Tablets.

SIDE-EFFECTS

Patients sometimes suffer from side-effects, for example, drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, head-aches, tiredness. If you get any other side-effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If a child or an adult has swallowed more than the recommended number of tablets, contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty department immediately.

PRESENTATION

Pale blue, film-coated tablets, each containing 10mg promethazine hydrochloride. They are impressed on one face with the reverse face plain.

The tablets also contain lactose as an inactive ingredient.