You can have gas and air, and Pethidine.
What was that called? Pethidine?
Give me Pethidine. Just give it to me!
I want Pethidine or whatever that's called.
Pethidine is used to treat pain, particularly during childbirth.
You can only have gas and air or Pethidine.
Sir, we cannot give you Pethidine unless a doctor prescribes it for you.
If you have been prescribed Pethidine injection, this will be given to you by your doctor or nurse.
Pethidine can be taken by mouth as a tablet,
but during labour it is more usually given as an injection.
If you are a driver, please be aware that Pethidine is likely to affect your reactions and ability to drive.
If you are being given Pethidine for other types of pain(such as after an operation),
the injection can be repeated every four hours.
Your doctor may recommend that you do
not drink alcohol for a while after you have had Pethidine because it increases the possibility of side-effects such as feeling dizzy and sleepy.
Although there are a number of narcotic analgesics, meperidine(also known as Pethidine) is the one that has been
traditionally used during childbirth, as its effects are shorter-lasting than some of the others.
If you are planning a trip abroad and
need to take Pethidine with you, you are advised to carry a letter with you from your doctor
to explain why you have been prescribed it.