Chlorohistol 2mg/5ml Syrup 100ml

Description

CHLOROHISTOL syrup are used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies. The active ingredient is chlorpheniramine maleate, an antihistamine which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. It can be used to treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that can be caused by: Hayfever and other allergies e.G. Pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies Nettle rash and hives Skin allergies and dermatitis Prickly heat and heat rash Reactions to food, food additives or medicines Insect bites and stings The itchy rash of chickenpox. How to use Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Use the measuring cup provided. 6-12 years 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4-6 hours 30 mL (6 teaspoonfuls) Adults and children over 12 years 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) every 4-6 hours 60 mL (12 teaspoonfuls) Elderly: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this syrup as you may be more likely to get side effects including confusion and you may need to take a lower daily dose. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Do not give to children under 6 years. Warnings and precautions Do not take CHLOROHISTOL : If you have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines or to any of the ingredients If you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOls) prescribed for depression in the last two weeks If you are taking other medicines containing other antihistamines, including products for the relief of colds and coughs. Take special care with CHLOROHISTOL Syrup Talk to your doctor before you take this Syrup if you have very high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, liver disease, kidney disease, bronchitis, asthma or bronchiectasis. Side Effects Like all medicines, CHLOROHISTOL can have side effects, but not everybody gets them. Children and older people are more prone to side effects. The most common side effect is drowsiness. This drowsiness can be helpful if symptoms are particularly troublesome at night. Stop taking this product and consult your doctor if you: Experience allergic reactions which can be severe. Signs include raised and itchy skin, swelling of the face or mouth causing difficulty breathing. Experience liver problems. Experience anaemia or unexplained bleeding or bruising. Experience difficulty passing water Collapse The following side effects may occur: Difficulty concentrating, feeling tired, dizziness, headache or blurred vision. Loss of appetite, indigestion, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, tummy pain or dry mouth. Low blood pressure (you may feel faint) or changes in heart rhythm. Chest tightness or thickening of the phlegm. Skin peeling, itchy rash and sensitivity to the sun. Ringing in the ears. Twitching, muscular weakness and abnormal co-ordination. Confusion, excitability, irritability, low mood or nightmares. Children may become excited. Storage Information Before opening, Store below 30°C. After opening, store below 30°C and use within one month. Drug Interactions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are taking any prescribed medicines; particularly phenytoin (for epilepsy) or medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep. Ingredients The active substance is Chlorpheniramine maleate. The other ingredients: Methyl paraben, propyl paraben, sucrose, citric acid monohydrate,sodium citrate, propylene glycol, banana flavour, and purified water.