Active Ingredient
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CHLORPHENIRAMINE | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
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Therapeutic Class
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FIRST GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINES
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Indications
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Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, urticaria (prevention and treatment) and pruritis associated with skin disorders; emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions.
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Caution
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Dryness of mouth. Injections may be irritating and may cause transient hypotension. May cause drowsiness, if affected do not drive or operate machinery; avoid alcohol.
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Dose Range
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Adult: 4-24mg in divided doses. Slow I.V. injection ,S.C or I.M : 10-20mg, repeated if required. Maximum: 40mg in 24 hours. Pediatric: Not recommended under 1 year, 1-2 years 1mg twice daily, 2-6 years 1mg every 4-6 hours, maximum of 6mg daily, 6-12 year
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Drug Interactions
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Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.
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Pregnancy
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Breast Feeding
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