HISTOP TABLETS / هستوب أقراص

HISTOP (Antihistamine)

COMPOSITION  Tablet : Each tablet contains chlorpheniramine maleate B.P 4mg.

PROPERTIES         HISTOP (Chlorpheniramine maleate) has very good

                               Therapeutic efficacy as histamine antagonist with a very low

                               incidence of side effects. It antagonizes H1 receptors of

                               histamine

INDICATIONS       HISTOP is used in:

                            - Allergic manifestations such as allergic rhinitis, vasomotor

                              rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and hay fever.

                           - Allergic skin manifestations such as urticaria, angioedema,

                             allergic eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and

                             insect bites                         

                           - Spasmodic bronchial cough without dyspnea especially when

                              cough preparation may prevent sleep unless combined with

                              sedatives

                           - Serum sickness.

                           - Drugs allergy

DOSAGE AND  ADMINISTRATION       

ADULTS :
                   one tablet 3-4 times daily or two teaspoonful 3-4 times daily.

CHILDREN :
                  (6-12 Years): 1-2 teaspoonful 3 times daily.
                  (1-6 Years): ½ - 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

It is contraindicated in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressant therapy and those with hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine maleate

PRECAUTIONS

This drug may produce mild sedation and it is advised that patients under continuous treatment should avoid operating machinery

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