Medsafe calls for halt on use of Phenergan for children under six

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Medsafe calls for halt on use of Phenergan for children under six

Fiona Cassie

Fiona Cassie

Woman hugs child CR Jordan Whitt on Unsplash
A safety review has led to a Medsafe alert saying a common over-the-counter oral antihistamine is now contradicted for children under six [Image: Jordan Whitt on Unsplash]
Difficulties in learning and understanding, such as reversible cognitive deficit and intellectual disability, may also occur when high doses are given