Phenergan alert - Parent-2-Parent & Reflux in Children

Jenna M · May 3rd, 2006, 05:26 PM

Obviously this is only an alert, not intended as meical advice. If your child has been prescribed this medication please consult your dr. Every child reacts to medications differently. THis is a notice that there has been an alert made about this medication.

Again, consult your chils doctors for more info regarding your child specific case.

Alert: Promethazine HCl Unsafe for Kids Under 2

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert to warn parents and physicians not to give allergy medications containing the antihistamine promethazine hydrochloride, known as promethazine HCl, to children under two years of age due to the reports of seven deaths linked to the medication. The drug is sold by Wyeth under the brand name Phenergan, as well as in various generic versions. The FDA warning covers all forms of the drug, including syrups, suppositories, tablets and injectable liquids.
The drug has been used for many years to treat hay fever, stuffy or runny nose and other allergies. It was approved by the FDA in 1951. The alert was issued because the FDA received reports of seven deaths and 22 cases of respiratory depression in children under age two.
According to the FDA Alert: "Cases of respiratory depression including fatalities have been reported with use of promethazine HCl in children less than two years of age. Caution should also be exercised when administering promethazine HCl in any form to pediatric patients two years of age and older."

CJs Mom · May 3rd, 2006, 06:29 PM

Is that the same med I am taking for nausea with my pregnancy? I think it is! Hmmm.....

Jenna M · May 3rd, 2006, 07:12 PM

I took it through all of my preganancies with no problems at all. Just remember contact your dr's for any advice or concerns. Each person is different.

0102090 · May 3rd, 2006, 07:28 PM

That is so wierd,I did not no it was for allergies. Is that the same medicine they give Noah for Nausea?

baileysmommy · May 3rd, 2006, 08:33 PM

I am taking it with my pain pills for my oral surgery right now, for nausea!! Bailey gets it with his IVIG treatments, hmmm I guess he is ok, he is over 2 and never seemed to be in distress!! I will make sure the docs know this!!ty!

AidansMom · May 4th, 2006, 12:07 PM

Our hospital changed it's policy back in January I think. Ped gave Aidan zofran instead with his Rotavirus. It was a pain b/c it was in suspension b/c of his age - but NO pharmacy (including the hospital pharmacy open to the public) had it in stock. Took 36 hours to order it. I'm thinking that will change and pharmacies might start stocking some. Thanks for the explanation.

amanda · May 5th, 2006, 12:01 AM

I think it is most commonly used for naseau(sp). Amelia was given that when she was retching really really bad. Her Ped did tells us that is not recommended for kids under 2 b/c of respiratory suppression and to watch her very very closely. Kinda scary but what do you do when two other meds haven't helped!!!!

May 3rd, 2006, 05:26 PM	#1
Jenna M P2P Supporter: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,469	Phenergan alert Obviously this is only an alert, not intended as meical advice. If your child has been prescribed this medication please consult your dr. Every child reacts to medications differently. THis is a notice that there has been an alert made about this medication. Again, consult your chils doctors for more info regarding your child specific case. Alert: Promethazine HCl Unsafe for Kids Under 2 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert to warn parents and physicians not to give allergy medications containing the antihistamine promethazine hydrochloride, known as promethazine HCl, to children under two years of age due to the reports of seven deaths linked to the medication. The drug is sold by Wyeth under the brand name Phenergan, as well as in various generic versions. The FDA warning covers all forms of the drug, including syrups, suppositories, tablets and injectable liquids. The drug has been used for many years to treat hay fever, stuffy or runny nose and other allergies. It was approved by the FDA in 1951. The alert was issued because the FDA received reports of seven deaths and 22 cases of respiratory depression in children under age two. According to the FDA Alert: "Cases of respiratory depression including fatalities have been reported with use of promethazine HCl in children less than two years of age. Caution should also be exercised when administering promethazine HCl in any form to pediatric patients two years of age and older." __________________ WWW.caringbridge.org/visit/amberlynnmooney Jenna 28, Stickler Syndrome type III & Michael 24. Blessed parents of AmberLynn (Bryn) (22mos)16/04/04 Nonsense Mutation of gene 6P21.3 resulting in Stickler Syndrome with Pierre Robin Sequence. Aidin 5 Nonsense Mutation of gene 6P21.3 resulting in Stickler Syndrome Madylan 6 & Adam, 10. Margaret Adarah Rose ~*Passed~*

May 3rd, 2006, 06:29 PM	#2
CJs Mom Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 942	Re: Phenergan alert Is that the same med I am taking for nausea with my pregnancy? I think it is! Hmmm..... __________________ Dawn W. Mom to Emily 9-25-01 and CJ 7-15-03 GERD, DGE, Former FTT, allergies and asthma. Meds: Nexium, Singulair, Miralax,Extendryl, Duoneb and Pulmocort Allergies: Everything under the sun. Absolutely no products with ANY MILK. Also off Peanut, Chicken, Pork, Corn, Barley, Cantoloupe, or Chocolate.

May 3rd, 2006, 07:12 PM	#3
Jenna M P2P Supporter: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,469	Re: Phenergan alert I took it through all of my preganancies with no problems at all. Just remember contact your dr's for any advice or concerns. Each person is different.

May 3rd, 2006, 07:28 PM	#4
0102090 P2P Supporter: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California Posts: 501	Re: Phenergan alert That is so wierd,I did not no it was for allergies. Is that the same medicine they give Noah for Nausea? __________________ Heidi wife to Mike mom to: Megan 9 Madison 7 Noah 2 years old

May 3rd, 2006, 08:33 PM	#5
baileysmommy P2P Supporter: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NC Posts: 976	Re: Phenergan alert I am taking it with my pain pills for my oral surgery right now, for nausea!! Bailey gets it with his IVIG treatments, hmmm I guess he is ok, he is over 2 and never seemed to be in distress!! I will make sure the docs know this!!ty! __________________ Melissa- Tristan(7) asthma, wild man: John Bailey(3) severe asthma, Gerd, fundo x's 2, pylorplasty, g tube,Bronchiolitis Obliterans, IV steroids, IVIG monthy, my lil hero. http://www2.caringbridge.org/ca/bay/




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May 4th, 2006, 12:07 PM	#6
AidansMom P2P Supporter: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,029	Re: Phenergan alert Our hospital changed it's policy back in January I think. Ped gave Aidan zofran instead with his Rotavirus. It was a pain b/c it was in suspension b/c of his age - but NO pharmacy (including the hospital pharmacy open to the public) had it in stock. Took 36 hours to order it. I'm thinking that will change and pharmacies might start stocking some. Thanks for the explanation. __________________ Shannon born 04/24/04 with large omphalocele with immediate repair reflux; slow motility; gtube placed 10/19/04 currently on prevacid, reglan, periactin and peptamen jr. formula More on Aidan: http://webpages.charter.net/the_wilsons/

May 5th, 2006, 12:01 AM	#7
amanda Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Augusta Kansas Posts: 52	Re: Phenergan alert I think it is most commonly used for naseau(sp). Amelia was given that when she was retching really really bad. Her Ped did tells us that is not recommended for kids under 2 b/c of respiratory suppression and to watch her very very closely. Kinda scary but what do you do when two other meds haven't helped!!!! __________________ Amanda Mallory 3-28-94 full term Brayden 7-18-99 35 weeks 6 days Olivia 10-04-02 29 weeker, mild reflux but quite a handful Amelia 10-26-04 32 weeker, severe GERD, failure to thrive, nissen x2, g-tube,developmental delays, but so very loveable.Just diagnosed Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy.

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