Aexidal 50 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Mebhydrolin napadisylate |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
Indications
- Allergic disease
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
- Eczema
- Itching
- Drug rash
- Insect bites
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Dermatitis
- Hay fever
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Allergic asthma
Pharmacology
Mebhydrolin diminishes or abolishes the main actions of histamine in the body by blocking histamine receptors
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children over 10 years: 2-6 tablets daily; Children- 5-10 years: 2-4 tablets daily, 2-5 years: 1-3 tablets daily, Up to 2 years: 1-2 tablets daily. Treatment should be given in several single doses daily. Mebhydrolin may be swallowed during or shortly after meals. For children, the tablet may be crushed and mixed with food.
Interaction
Aexidal may enhance the effects of atropine and tricyclic anti-depressants. It may also mask the warning symptoms of damage caused by ototoxic drugs.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Mebhydrolin tablet
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- First trimester of pregnancy
Side Effects
- Lassitude
- Dizziness
- Hypotension
- Muscular weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Epigastric pain
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Tinnitus
- Depression
- Nightmares
- Anorexia
- Dryness of the mouth
- Tightness of the chest
- Tingling
- Sedation
- Drowsiness
Pregnancy & Lactation
Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established
Precautions & Warnings
The substance may cause drowsiness. If affected, driving, operating machinery, and alcoholic drinks should be avoided.
Use in Special Populations
Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established
Therapeutic Class
Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.