Rhinor MR 10 mg

Rhinor MR 10 mg | INDICATIONS AND USES

Mizolastine tablet is indicated for the symptomatic relief of the following conditions:

Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (hay fever)
Perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
Urticaria

Rhinor MR 10 mg | PHARMACOLOGY

Mizolastine, a non-sedating antihistamine, blocks histamine H1-receptors on effector cells of the GI tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract. It also has mast-cell stabilising properties.

Rhinor MR 10 mg | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Adult and children above 12 years: The usual recommended dose is one 10 mg tablet daily.Children below 12 years: Not recommended.

Rhinor MR 10 mg | DRUG INTERACTIONS

Systemically administered Ketoconazole and Erythromycin, antiarrythmics e.g. Amiodarone moderately increase the plasma concentration of Mizolastine. This could increase the risk of arrythmias. Concurrent use of other potent inhibitor of the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme e.g. Ciclosporin should be approached with caution. No potentiation of the sedation and the alteration in performance caused by alcohol with Mizolastine has been observed.

Rhinor MR 10 mg | SIDE EFFECTS

Mizolastine is well tolerated in the recommended doses. The usual side effects are dry mouth, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, raised liver enzymes, hypotension, tachycardia and palpitations. Bronchospasm and aggravation of asthma were reported, but in view of the high frequency of asthma in the treated patient population, a causality relationship remains uncertain.

Rhinor MR 10 mg | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

The safety of Mizolastine for use in human pregnancy has not been established. The evaluation of experimental animal studies does not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to the development of the embryo or foetus, the course of gestation and peri and post-natal development. Mizolastine should be avoided in pregnancy (particularly the 1 st trimester). Mizolastine is excreted into breast milk, therefore it is not recommended during lactation.

Rhinor MR 10 mg | PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

Patients should be warned that a small number of individuals may experience sedation. It is therefore advisable to determine individual response before driving or performing complicated task.

Rhinor MR 10 mg | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Non-sedating antihistamines

Rhinor MR 10 mg | STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store in a cool & dry place. Protect from light. It should be kept out of the reach of children.