Histason 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.18 (500's pack: ৳ 90.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Histason Tablets
- Allergy Medication
- Antihistamine
- Sedating Anti-histamine
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: Usual adult dose is 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily.
- Child:
- 6-12 years: 2 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 12 mg daily
- 2-5 years: 1 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 6 mg daily
- 1-2 years: 1 mg twice daily
Interaction
Chlorphenamine maleate has been reported to be incompatible with calcium chloride, kanamycin sulfate, noradrenaline acid tartrate, pentobarbital sodium, and meglumine adipiodone
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine
- Newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscular weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use in lactating mothers and during the first trimester of pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in driving vehicles and operating machinery
Overdose Effects
- CNS depression (sedation, apnea, CV collapse)
- CNS stimulation (insomnia, hallucination, tremors, convulsions)
- Tinnitus
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Ataxia
- Hypotension
Therapeutic Class
Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children.