Category:

• Antihistamine

Description:

• Histamine H1 Antagonist

Indications:

• Symptoms related to common cold, hay fever or allergy.

Contraindications:

• Asthma
• Glaucoma
• High blood pressure
• Liver disease
• Seizures
• Ulcers,
• Hyperthyroidism
• Urinary retention

Precautions:

• Patients may experience CNS effects of drowsiness and dizziness, therefore use caution with motor vehicle operation or other hazardous tasks.

• Pregnancy Category B

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• Sedation

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

• Mood changes

• Tinitus

Dosage:

Administered PO

Adult :

• Regular release tabs and liquid, 4 mg Q 6-8 hours.

• Sustained release tabs, 8-12 mg BID

• Maximum daily dose: 24 mg

Children:

• 6-12 years: 8 mg long acting tablet every 12 hours as needed
• 12 years and older: 12 mg long acting tablet every 12 hours as needed
• 2-6 years: 1 mg every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 6 mg in 24 hours
• Don't use under 2 years of age