Phenerex50mg/2ml

• Allergic conditions of the respiratory tract and skin
• Sensitization reactions to drugs or foreign proteins
• Anaphylactic reactions
• Allergic rhinitis
• Urticaria
• Insomnia (short-term)
• Pre-operative sedation in surgery and obstetrics
• Pediatric sedative

Adult Dose (Oral):

• Allergic conditions: 25 mg at night; may increase to 25 mg twice daily if needed; or 10-20 mg 2-3 times daily
• Motion sickness prophylaxis: 20-25 mg the night before travel; repeat the following morning if needed
• Insomnia (short-term): 20-50 mg at night

Pediatric Dose (Oral):

• Allergy (2-5 years): 5-15 mg/day; (5-10 years): 10-25 mg/day in 1-2 divided doses
• Motion sickness (2-5 years): 5 mg; (5-10 years): 10 mg
• Sedative (2-5 years): 15-20 mg; (5-10 years): 20-25 mg (single night-time dose)

Parenteral Dose:

• Adult: 25-50 mg deep IM or slow IV (max 100 mg)
• Child (5-10 years): 6.25-12.5 mg deep IM

Side Effects:

• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Extrapyramidal effects (muscle spasms, tic-like movements)
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• Allergic reactions
• Photosensitivity
• Urinary retention

• May affect driving ability; do not drive if drowsy or dizzy
• Avoid alcohol (excessive drowsiness)
• May increase sensitivity to sunlight; use sunscreen
• Do not use for more than 7 days
• Discontinue 72 hours before allergy testing