Polarax Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dexchlorpheniramine maleate

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of seasonal hay fever, itching skin conditions in urticaria, sensitivity reactions & other allergic conditions.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn >12 yr 1 tab tds-qds. Childn 6-11 yr ½ tab tds-qds. Syr Adult & childn >12 yr 1 tsp tds-qds. Childn 6-11 yr ½ tsp tds-qds.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

History of bronchial asthma, hyperthyroidism, CV disease & HTN. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy (1st & 2nd trimester).

Adverse Reactions

Urticaria, drug rash, excessive perspiration, chills; dry mouth, nose & throat; headache, excitation, insomnia, nervousness, irritability, blurred vision, difficulty in urination, early menses, bronchial secretions thickening, chest tightness, wheezing & nasal stuffiness.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol or other sedatives, MAOIs.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Polarax syr 2 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

3.6 L x 1's;3.8 L x 1's

Form

Polarax tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Polarax

dexchlorpheniramine

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing