In a message dated 12/15/98 12:37:52 PM Central Standard Time,
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<< Lastly, I would urge all breastfeeding mothers to request
Phenergan(promethazine) instead of Compazine(prochlorperazine). The use of
phenergan in pediatrics is common. We all know that in normal doses, it
does not produce extrapyramidal symptoms in babies. Maybe a little
sedation, but no real problems. >>
Well, the use of phenergan for nausea & vomiting is common in children over 2
years of age. It is contraindicated in children less than 2 years of age. I
never prescribe phenergan nor Tigan for infants less than 1 year of age.
Andrew MD FAAP
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