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Generic: Pheniramine Maleate

Form: Syrup 15mg/5ml

Indication

Allergic conditions, Motion sickness, Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take after meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Allergic conditions Adult: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day. Elderly: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day. Prophylaxis of motion sickness Adult: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day. Take 1st dose at least 30 min before travelling.

Child Dose

Oral Allergic conditions Child: Tablet 5-10 yr: Half a 45-mg tablet up to tid; Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. >10 yr: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day. Prophylaxis of motion sickness Child: As maleate: 5-10 yr: Half a 45-mg tablet up to tid; >10 yr: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day. Take 1st dose at least 30 min before travelling.

Contraindication

Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy; neonates and premature infants.

Mode of Action

Pheniramine is an alkylamine derivative with histamine H1-receptor antagonist effects. It also has anticholinergic and moderate sedative effects.

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