Histosin 4 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Aexim pharmaceuticals 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
- Potent histamine H1-receptor blocking agent
- Less sedation than promethazine
- Blocks H1-receptor competitively
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dose: 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily
- Child dosage:
- 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
- Under 1 year: Not recommended
Interaction
- Incompatible with calcium chloride
- Incompatible with kanamycin sulfate
- Incompatible with noradrenaline acid tartrate
- Incompatible with pentobarbital sodium
- Incompatible with meglumine adipiodone
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine
- Newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated
- Possible drowsiness
- Possible dizziness
- Possible muscular weakness
- Possible gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for lactating mother
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with glaucoma
- Caution in patients with prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in driving vehicles and operating machinery
Overdose Effects
- CNS depression
- CNS stimulation
- Tinnitus
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Ataxia
- Hypotension
- More likely in children: Stimulation and atropine-like signs and symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Below 25°C temperature
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children