Eramin 2 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Urticaria
- Sensitivity reactions
- Angioneurotic edema
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Cough
- Common cold
- Motion sickness
- Other allergic conditions
Pharmacology
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an alkylamine antihistamine. It is a potent histamine H1-receptor blocking agent with less sedation than promethazine.
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily
- Child dose (6-12 years): 2 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 12 mg daily
- Child dose (2-5 years): 1 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 6 mg daily
- Child dose (1-2 years): 1 mg twice daily
Interaction
Incompatible with calcium chloride, kanamycin sulfate, noradrenaline acid tartrate, pentobarbital sodium, and meglumine adipiodone
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the agent, newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscular weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy & Lactation
Avoid usage in lactating mothers and during the first trimester of pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with glaucoma
- Use with caution in patients with prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in driving and operating machinery
Overdose Effects
- CNS depression (including sedation, apnea, CV collapse)
- CNS stimulation (including insomnia, hallucination, tremors, convulsions)
- Tinnitus
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Ataxia
- Hypotension
- Stimulation and atropine-like signs and symptoms (including dry mouth, fixed dilated pupils, flushing, hyperthermia, GI symptoms)
Therapeutic Class
Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children