ANTAMIN TABLET

Land: Malaysia

Språk: engelsk

Kilde: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Aktiv ingrediens:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Tilgjengelig fra:

XEPA-SOUL PATTINSON (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

INN (International Name):

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Enheter i pakken:

1000 Tablets; 100 Tablets

Produsert av:

XEPA-SOUL PATTINSON (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

Informasjon til brukeren

_Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP) _
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1
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What is Antamin Tablet used for
2.
How Antamin Tablet works
3.
Before you use Antamin Tablet
4.
How to use Antamin Tablet
5.
While you are using it
6.
Side effects
7.
Storage and disposal of Antamin
Tablet
8.
Product description
9.
Manufacturer and Product
Registration Holder
10.
Date of revision
WHAT IS ANTAMIN TABLET USED FOR
For the
treatment of allergic conditions,
such as:

nose allergy (sneezing, itchy, runny and
blocked nose, watery eyes)

skin allergy (swelling, red, scaly, flaky
and itchy skin)

swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat

food allergy

insect bites.
HOW ANTAMIN TABLET WORKS
Chlorpheniramine
Maleate
has
the
antihistamine property which prevents the
release
of
histamine
due
to
allergic
reaction. Histamine is a chemical substance
that is released in the body as part of an
allergic reaction.
BEFORE YOU USE ANTAMIN TABLET_ _
_- When you must not use it_
Do not use Antamin Tablet if you are
allergic to Chlorpheniramine Maleate or
any ingredients in this medicine.
_ _
_Pregnancy and lactation _

Do not take Antamin Tablet if you are
pregnant, trying to get pregnant or think
you may be pregnant.

Do not take Antamin Tablet if you are
breast-feeding.
Ask
your
doctor
or
pharmacist for advice before taking any
medicine.
_ _
_- Before you start to use it_
Tell
your
doctor
or
pharmacist
before
using Antamin Tablet if you:

have liver problems.

have epilepsy (seizure).

have prostate enlargement.

have glaucoma (increased pressure in
the eye).
_- Taking other medicines_
Tell your doctor if you are taking any
other medicines, including any that you
buy
without
a
prescription
from
a
pharmacy,
supermarket
or
health
food
shop.
Avoid taking Antamin Tablet if you are
using
tranquillisers
and
anticholinergic
drugs.
Chlorpheniramine
may
decrease
the effect of betahistine, which he

Preparatomtale

Important Information. Please read carefully.
ANTAMIN
TM
TABLETS
COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate
4 mg
PROPERTIES
ANTAMIN
preparations contain chlorpheniramine
maleate,
a
potent
antihistamine which
has antagonistic action against histamine.
It
is
readily
absorbed
with
quick
action
starting
15
to 30
minutes
after
ingestion.
INDICATIONS
ANTAMIN
is useful for the symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions
such as seasonal rhinitis (hay fever), acute urticaria, angioedema,
food
allergies, insect bites, pruritus, atopic and contact dermatitis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
To be administered orally.
Adults
Children 6 to 12 years
2 to 5 years
1 to 2 years
Below 1 year
CONTRAINDICATIONS
: 4 mg three to four times daily;
: 2 mg three or four times daily;
: 1 to 2 mg three times daily;
: 1 mg twice daily;
: as prescribed by° the physician
In patients with known hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine.
PRECAUTIONS
As drowsiness may occur, patients taking this medication should be
advised not to drive or operate machinery and to avoid alcoholic
drinks.
ANTAMIN
should be used with care in patients with glaucoma, prostatic
hypertrophy, epilepsy and hepatic disease.
Like all other medicines,
the
use of chlorpheniramine
should
be
avoided
during
pregnancy
unless absolutely necessary and under close medical supervision.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Avoid concurrent use with tranquillisers and anticholinergic drugs
(e.g.
benzhexol)
as
their
effects
and
side
effects
may
be
potentiated.
Chlorpheniramine has an anta'
gonistic action towards betahistine.
SIDE EFFECTS
Although Chlorpheniramine is less sedating compared with some other
antihistamines, drowsiness may occur in susceptible patients.
Other
side effects that may occur include dizziness, headaches,
insomnia,
nervousness,
anticholinergic effects such
as
dry mouth,
throat and
respiratory passages, blurred vision and gastrointestinal
disturbances.
OVERDOSAGE
Hospital admission is strongly advised for patients showing symptoms
of
overdosage.
Symptoms
include
both
centra