Originally Posted by meljor

Hi, The active sedative ingredient in Night Nurse is called Phenergan or Promethazine Hydrochloride comes in 10mgs or 25mgs, it is also an anti histamine.

Originally Posted by dunroving

Be careful, though. If the pills kick in early, or the flight is delayed, you may be groggy and confused by the time you board the plane. Not only are you then vulnerable (to missing the flight announcement, having your purse stolen, etc.), but also if you are behaving strangely you may have problems boarding the plane (i.e., they may stop you boarding).

I take prescription tables occasionally (Ambien/zolpadem) on long-haul flights. As soon as I get on the plane, I pop a pill, blow up my neck cushion, put in my ear plugs, and put on my eyeshades. I look a sight, but by heck it works every time! On UK-US flights, I don't sleep and just treat it as a very long day.

I've also heard that melatonin works for some people (it's available over-the counter, herbal remedy)

Originally Posted by dunroving

I've also heard that melatonin works for some people (it's available over-the counter, herbal remedy)