Remacin 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.20 (200's pack: ৳ 40.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Reman drug laboratories ltd |
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
- Causes less sedation than promethazine
- Blocks H1-receptor competitively
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dose is 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily
- 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
- 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
- Contraindicated in newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscular weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for lactating mothers
- Avoid use in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with glaucoma
- Use with caution in patients with prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in driving vehicles and operating machinery
Overdose Effects
- CNS depression
- CNS stimulation
- Tinnitus
- Blurred vision
- Stimulation and atropine-like signs and symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of reach of children