Histasip 2 mg/5 ml

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | INDICATIONS AND USES

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is indicated in the following indications-

Urticaria
Sensitivity reactions
Angioneurotic edema
Vasomotor rhinitis
Cough
Common cold
Motion sickness and
Other allergic conditions.

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | PHARMACOLOGY

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an alkylamine antihistamine. It is one of the most potent histamine H1-receptor blocking agents which is used as a potent antihistamine. This generally causes less sedation than promethazine. Chlorpheniramine Maleate exerts its effects by blocking H1-receptor competitively.

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Adult- Usual adult 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 the use of Chlorpheniramine Maleate is not recommended.

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | DRUG INTERACTIONS

Chlorphenamine maleate has been reported to be incompatible with calcium chloride, kanamycin sulfate, noradrenaline acid tartrate, pentobarbital sodium, and meglumine adipiodone.

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | SIDE EFFECTS

Chlorpheniramine is well-tolerated, but sometimes drowsiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, and gastrointestinal upset may occur.

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

This drug should not be used in lactating mother and in pregnancy especially during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

Chlorpheniramine should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy. During therapy with chlorpheniramine, caution should be taken in driving vehicles and operating machinery.

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Sedating Anti-histamine

Histasip 2 mg/5 ml | STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store in a cool (Below 25°C temperature) and dry place protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children.