Promethazine Hydrochloride has a variety of uses, details below will provide quantities needed for specific conditions.
For allergies (such as hay fever, rashes and hives)
Children 2-5 years:
- Promethazine Hydrochloride tablets are NOT suitable for 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:
- Promethazine tablets should NOT be given in this age group
Children 5-10 years:
- Promethazine 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:
- Promethazine tablets should NOT 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