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Can Phenergan Be Given For Colic Issues In An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017
Question: Hi Doctor,
My daughter is approx 11 weeks old.
Someone in family has recommended to give syrup Phenergan (Promethazine syrup I.P.) to her for her colic issues. Is it a safe medicine to give it to her? Please suggest.

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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please do not give - not safe in this age

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... please do not give promethazine in this age. It is not licensed and safety standards have not been established.

Moreover this is a prescription drug and should not be used as an over the counter medication.

Actually less than 2 years it is contraindicated.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Can Phenergan Be Given For Colic Issues In An Infant?

Brief Answer: Please do not give - not safe in this age Detailed Answer: Hi.... please do not give promethazine in this age. It is not licensed and safety standards have not been established. Moreover this is a prescription drug and should not be used as an over the counter medication. Actually less than 2 years it is contraindicated. Regards - Dr. Sumanth