Phenergan (promethazine hydrochloride)
February 17, 2005
Audience: Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals
FDA and Wyeth notified healthcare professionals of revisions to the CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS/Use in Pediatric Patients, and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections of the prescribing information for Phenergan. Phenergan is contraindicated for use in pediatric patients less than two years of age because of the potential for fatal respiratory depression. Postmarketing cases of respiratory depression including fatalities, have been reported with use of Phenergan in pediatric patients less than two years of age. Caution should also be exercised when administering Phenergan to pediatric patients two years of age and older.[January 21, 2005 Letter - Wyeth]
[December, 2004 Revised Label - Wyeth]
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