Somin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dexchlorpheniramine maleate

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of allergic conditions. Adjunctive therapy for anaphylactic reactions.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 2 mg 4-6 hrly. Childn 6-11 yr 1 mg 4-6 hrly, max: 6 mg daily, 2-5 yr 0.5 mg 4-6 hrly, max: 3 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Acute asthma attack. Premature infants or neonates.

Special Precautions

Narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy, history of bronchial asthma, increased IOP, hyperthyroidism, CV disease, HTN. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery.

Adverse Reactions

Sedation, GI disturbances, epigastric pain.

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Drug Interactions

MAOIs, alcohol, TCAs, barbiturates, CNS depressants.

MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AB02 - dexchlorpheniramine ; Belongs to the class of substituted alkylamines used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Somin tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Somin

dexchlorpheniramine

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries