Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
CLEMASTINE is a Schedule H drug.Clemastine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.Clemastine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.Clemastine is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions
Usage
CLEMASTINE is generally used to treat: Itchy Skin, Hay Fever, Common Cold, Urticaria, RhinitisCLEMASTINE can address symptoms like: Eyes Itching, Nose Itching, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Cough, Eyes Watery Eyes
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Clemastine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- You should not use clemastine if you are allergic to it.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
- Clemastine can be taken with or without food.
- Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.
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Avoid maximum sun exposure.
- Avoid excess dosage.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CLEMASTINE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Fever, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), DrowsinessCommon Side-Effects
CLEMASTINE : Constipation, Stomach Pain, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dry MouthSerious Side-Effects
CLEMASTINE : Ringing In Ears, Mood Swings, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Hallucinations, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, ConfusionRare Side-Effects
CLEMASTINE : Seizure, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Irregular Heartbeat, Face Swelling, DizzinessDisease Interactions
CLEMASTINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, Hyperthyroidism, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
CLEMASTINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with CLEMASTINE as Ingredient
CLAMIST 0.5MG SYP | CLEMASTINE 0.5 MG |
CLAMIST 1MG TAB | CLEMASTINE 1.0 MG |
TAREGYL 0.67MG SYP | CLEMASTINE 0.67 MG |
TAREGYL 1MG TAB | CLEMASTINE 1.0 MG |
TAVEGYL CHILDREN SYP | CLEMASTINE 0.1 MG |