Histop 2 mg Syrup 100 ml

Description

This medicine contains Chlorphenamine Maleate which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, which act to relieve the symptoms of allergies. It can be used to relieve itching and redness of the skin and swelling associated with allergies, insect bites, hayfever and other allergic conditions including reactions to food and medicines and year round sneezing and runny nose. How to use Give this medicine to your child to swallow. Children of 12 to 23 months: give 2.5 ml up to 2 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Children of 2 to 5 years: give 2.5 ml up to 6 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Children of 6 to 11 years: give 5 ml up to 6 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Children of 12 years and over, and adults: 10ml up to 6 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Don't give more often than every 4 to 6 hours Do not give to children under 1 year. Do not give more than the amount recommended above. If symptoms do not go away within 5 days talk to your pharmacist or doctor. Warnings and precautions Talk to your pharmacist or doctor: If your child has epilepsy, heart or circulatory disease, liver problems If your child has high blood pressure or glaucoma If your child has asthma, bronchitis or bronchiectasis If your child has an overactive thyroid If your child has difficulty passing urine If your child has an obstruction in their intestine If your child has a rare blood disease called porphyria Side Effects Like all medicines, Histop can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following symptoms you should contact your doctor or go to the hospital straight away: Drowsiness (which may make your child fall asleep) Dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, fits Dry mouth, difficulty in passing urine, sweating Skin rash, sensitivity to sunlight, other allergic reactions Indigestion, stomach pain, loss of appetite Tremors, muscle pain or weakness, impaired movement or co-ordination, pins and needles Change in heart rate, palpitations, low blood pressure, ringing in the ears, hair loss Blood problems such as anaemia, weariness Sleep disturbance Liver problems (which may cause yellowing of the skin or eyes) Chest pain Cough, phlegm on the chest – these may be caused by thickened bronchial secretions (mucous) in your lungs Difficulty concentrating, irritability, depression Hyperactivity in children Confusion in the elderly Very young children and elderly adults may be more likely to get some of these side effects. Storage Information Do not store above 25°C. This medicine will be expired after 30 days from the first opening Drug Interactions Before you take this medicine, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following: Other antihistamines Strong painkillers Sleeping tablets Tranquillisers, antidepressants or other medicines for mental problems Phenytoin (for epilepsy) Atropine Ingredients Chlorphenamine Maleate is the active ingredient The syrup also contains: Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate Anhydrous, Sodium CMC 600 CP, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Apricot Liquid Anhydrous, Sunset Yellow F.C.F., Sucrose Granular & Purified Water. Specifications Histop syrup: An orange coloured clear liquid.