Zistacin 4 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Zenith 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. It is a potent histamine H1-receptor blocking agent with less sedation than promethazine.
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: Usual 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
- Below 1 year: not recommended
Interaction
Incompatible with calcium chloride, kanamycin sulfate, noradrenaline acid tartrate, pentobarbital sodium, and meglumine adipiodone
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
May cause drowsiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, and gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for lactating mothers or use in pregnancy especially during the first trimester
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy. Caution in driving vehicles and operating machinery.
Overdose Effects
May cause CNS depression, sedation, apnea, CV collapse, CNS stimulation, insomnia, hallucinations, 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.