A word of warning on phenergan

[maz]

Maz - I am sure you didnt abuse phenergan just to go out partying

God I wish bawaahahahaha

[MissM]

God I wish bawaahahahaha

You've got the greatest sense of humor! I love it

[Miss E]

So true Maz. I just felt the need to share what I'd found, particularly in relation to long haul flights. I've had everybody from colleagues, to shop assistants, to family and even my real estate agent tell me to give it to him. All though I'm sure the risks are low, can you imagine if he had that kind of reaction somewhere over the pacific? I'm glad I did a little research and didn't just go along with it because everybody else was saying it's great. But that said, you're right, every drug does have it's place and should be used accordingly. It just seems that there is a bit of an old school belief out there that phenergen is an easy solution to knock you kids out when it suits you... Kinda like a little bit of whiskey added to their bed time bottle iykwim?

Thanks for the tips Miss M. I'm planning on taking a suitcase full of toys and activities, along with an ipad loaded up with e-books, videos etc and lots of snacks to keep him occupied. I'm sure we'll be fine and if we're not, well it's only 19 hours of our life, we'll survive.

[MissM]

Good Luck with the long flight! Does he like music take an ipod with his faves or something like that? perhaps take a portable dvd player too?

[MummaSue]

Nope, phenergan when used incorrectly and given at the wrong dose can have a paradoxical effect.

Don't touch it with a barge pole!!

[Artechim]

What drug doesnt have side effects?

Actually the drowsiness is a side effect. Phenergan is intended as an anti-histamine and an antiemetic but is often used as a sedative because it has the side effect of causing sleepiness.

[CrazyLady]

A Dr suggested this to me for Charlotte's growing pains because she was waking so often and I was a walking Zombie but I wanted to see if she settled again. She hasn't reset fully to a full nights sleep but it's close.

One of the mums at playgroup had tried everything before finally resorting to this to get her then 4 year old in routine. Apparently the reason she finally resorted is because she had a car accident being she was so tired. I can see in instances like that where it's beneficial meaning last resort.

[~clover~]

I wish people around me would understand this. My mum kept pushing for my to give DS phenergan, til she asked the chemist & they told her its not allowed in under 2's. She bought me claratyne instead.
Then when the kids were out there started giving DD1 (8) half a tab every night to see if it'd help with the lumps in her neck we are having looked at. This was without me knowing. She's also suggested it to help them sleep 'oh, everyone used to do it. I've never heard that before'

I have used panadol/nurofen with DD2 to try to change her 3am bedtime routine. I'm seriously considering doing it with her again, coz the 10.30 bed times & 7am mornings are getting too much!

[Fleur]

I think it perhaps it used to be more common but the supply of it is more controlled these days (due to misuse )

I have heard of doctors prescribing sedatives for short term use, to regain some kind of sleeping pattern in small children. But that's not misuse, it's a different thing altogether.

I'd be wary of giving it if it's not needed as I would be with any medication.