Numark Antihistamine - Chlorphenamine maleate
Numark Pharmacy
Description
Sedating antihistamine.
By mouth for symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever, urticaria, food allergy, drug reactions, relief of itch associated with chickenpox.
• Child 1–23 months: 1 mg, twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 1 mg, every 4–6 hours, maximum 6 mg daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2 mg, every 4–6 hours, maximum 12 mg daily.
• Over 12 years: 4 mg, every 4–6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily
• Elderly: maximum 12 mg daily.
Indications
For symptomatic relief of allergy, such as hay fever, urticaria, food allergy or drug reactions. It can also be used to relieve the itch associated with chickenpox. Given as emergency treatment for anaphylactic reactions.
Contraindications
Avoid use in the case of hepatic impairment, pregnancy or when breast feeding.
Preparations Available
Tablet
Sizes Available
Tablets
Numark Antihistamine 4 mg, pack of 28
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