Histin4mg
Tablet
Apollo Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Histin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Histin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Histin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Histin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Histin is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Histin may not be needed in thes... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Histin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Histin is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and wat... View More
Uses of Histin
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Histin
- Dryness in mouth
- Sleepiness
- Drowsiness
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
How to use Histin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Histin may be taken with o... View More
How Histin works
Histin is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called h... View More
What if you forget to take Histin?
If you miss a dose of Histin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the CPM 4mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Indication
Urticaria, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Allergic conditions, Anaphylactic shock, Rhinitis, Itching
Adult Dose
Oral Adult: 4 mg every 4-6 hr. Max: 24 mg daily. Parenteral Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock Adult: 10-20 mg IM, SC, or s... View More
Child Dose
Oral Child: 1-2 yr: 1 mg bid, 2-5 yr: 1 mg every 4-6 hr, 6-12 yr: 2 mg every 4-6 hr. Max: 6 mg daily (1-5 yr); 12 mg daily (6-12 yr). Parente... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, Neonates.
Mode of Action
Chlorphenamine is an H1-receptor antagonist which competetively blocks H1-receptor sites on tissues.
Precaution
Elderly, pylori duodenal obstruction, angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia, epilepsy, renal and hepatic impairment. May affe... View More
Side Effect
CNS depression, sedation, drowsiness, lassitude, dizziness. GI upsets, anorexia, or increased appetite, epigastric pain, blurring of vision, dysuria, dr... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Antihistamine exposure in first trimester not reported to be associated with increased risk of malformations; animal studies not reported; th... View More
Interaction
Potentiates sedative effect of psychotropic drugs e.g. barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, anxiolytics and antipsychotics. Interaction with alco... View More
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