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.
One of my friends was saying her mum gave it to her for teething (wtf?). She also said it was harmless but I'm thinking otherwise at the time. anything that sedates the child is a tad sinister IMO
We used it a couple of weeks ago for DS (who is 2) after the doctor told us to get some ... he had horrible eczema and hadn't slept for 3 nights from the itching and discomfort. He did warn us that while it might work on some kids to make them tired, it doesn't work on all kids. For DS, the antihistamine didn't work to reduce his ezcema and he was awake just as much on it as off it. We were told to use it through the day, but we gave him one dose at night and he acted drunk (he was really clumsy - walking into walls, falling over etc) so we decided against giving it to him during the day and didn't go back to it after one dose.
I had phenergan once when I was 13 while I had the chicken pox and it knocked me out cold for 16 hours. It seems like a really strong drug and one that I would avoid if possible. I haven't been that impressed by how it worked for me or for DS.
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