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Antihistamine Children's (Chemists' Own)™
Active ingredients: Promethazine
Pack: Antihistamine Children's (Chemists' Own) 1 mg/mL oral liquid, 100 mL, bottle
Consumer Medicine Information
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What this medicine is used for
Allergies: Treatment of allergic conditions including some allergic reactions to drugs, urticaria and allergic 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 for vomiting from various causes, including postoperative vomiting, irradiation sickness, drug induced nausea and motion sickness. ,Sedation: For short term use under the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Oral Liquid, solution
- Oral
- Clear, golden syrupy solution packed in 100ml amber colored glass bottle type III with 28 mm white child resistance cap (CRC).
Do I need a prescription?
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3: Pharmacist Only Medicine.
- 100 mL
Over 65?
For the active ingredient: Promethazine
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?
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
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem
Disclaimer
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