Indications of Histacin 100 ml

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is indicated in the following indications-

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

Pharmaceutical Name of Histacin 100 ml

Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Pharmacology

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an alkylamine antihistamine. It is one of the foremost strong histamine H1-receptor-blocking specialists which is utilized as a powerful antihistamine. This by and large causes less sedation than promethazine. Chlorpheniramine Maleate applies its impacts by blocking H1-receptor competitively.

Dosage & Administration

Adult- Usual adult dose is 4 mg every 4-6 hours, a 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.

Interaction of Histacin 100 ml

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

Contraindications

Chlorpheniramine is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to this agent, in newborn or premature infants.

Side Effects of Histacin 100 ml

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

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.

Therapeutic Class

Sedating Anti-histamine

Storage Conditions

Store below 30° C in a cold, dry, and light-protected location. Keep out of children’s reach.

Generic of Histacin 100 ml

Chlorpheniramine Maleate