Alkamin 2 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 11.11
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Alkad laboratories |
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
- Exerts effects by blocking 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
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to this agent
- Contraindicated in newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscular weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should not be used in lactating mother
- Should not be used 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
- Dizziness
- Ataxia
- Hypotension
- Dry mouth
- Fixed dilated pupils
- Flushing
- Hyperthermia
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children