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Phenergan Elixir TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: promethazine

Pack: Phenergan Elixir 5 mg/5 mL oral liquid, 100 mL, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHENERGAN ELIXIR promethazine hydrochloride 1mg/mL bottle (reformulation)

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Allergies: Treatment of allergic conditions including some allergic reactions to drugs, urticaria, contact dermatitis and allergic reactions to insect bites and stings. Upper Respiratory Tract: Relief of excessive secretion in the upper respiratory tract as a result of hayfever and allergic rhinitis. Nausea and Vomiting: Antiemetic in vomiting of various causes including post-operative vomiting, irradiation sickness, drug induced nausea and motion sickness. Sedation: For short term use on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid
  • Oral
  • Clear, bright, golden syrupy liquid

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 100mL pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient promethazine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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