Clemastine
General English name: Clemastine
Brand: Tavegil
Application: Allergic conditions such as hay fever and skin rash
Drug forms of clemastine
Clamastine Medication Information
Dosage and method of taking clemastine
Contraindications to clemastine
Taking clemastine during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of clemastine on driving and working with machines
Clamastine drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking clemastine
Side effects of clemastine
Overuse of clemastine (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of clemastine
Drug forms of clemastine
Clamastine Medication Information
Clemastine belongs to a group of medicines called sedative antihistamines. It is usually recommended to relieve allergies such as hay fever and allergic skin conditions.
Exposure to plant pollen, dust and insect bites can cause allergic skin symptoms and hay fever. Common allergic symptoms include skin rash, runny nose, itchy and stuffy nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. These symptoms are caused by the immune system's reaction (histamine secretion) to allergens. Clemastine inhibits the effects of histamine and reduces allergy symptoms.
Dosage and method of taking clemastine
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with Clemastine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of clemastine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. Clemastine tablets are usually given as follows:
- For adults: One tablet (1 mg) is given twice daily in the morning and evening.
- For children 6-12 years: Half to one pill is prescribed twice a day in the morning and evening.
- For children 6-3 years: Half a pill is prescribed twice a day in the morning and evening.
- Swallow clomastine tablets with or without water before or after meals.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of clemastine at the right time, do not worry, do not take the missed dose and take the next dose on time. Note that you should not take two doses of the drug together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to clemastine
- Pay attention to the expiration date of clemastine and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
- Never give clemastine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with clemastine, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Taking clemastine during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of clemastine on driving and working with machines
Clemastin causes dizziness and drowsiness, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Clamastine drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with clemastine include skin antihistamines (such as ointments, sprays, and diphenhydramine creams).
If you take clemastine with other medicines that affect breathing or cause drowsiness, your risk of serious side effects (such as shortness of breath, slow breathing, severe drowsiness and dizziness) will increase. So if you are taking medicines that cause drowsiness, tell your doctor or pharmacist, including: alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills, or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam). ), Diazepam, zolpidem, muscle relaxants, and analgesics and painkillers (such as codeine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or cough and cold medicines) because some of them are made up of substances that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use them so that you can use them safely.
Special warnings and precautions while taking clemastine
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking clemastine:
- If you decide to have a baby, if you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have a condition called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- If you have a prostate problem or experience any problems with urination.
- If you know you have a small bowel obstruction.
- If you have epilepsy.
- If you have porphyria blood disease.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These include all available medicines, whether prescribed or used by your doctor, such as herbal medicines and supplements.
- If you have ever been allergic to a particular drug.
Side effects of clemastine
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
- Dizziness, fatigue and drowsiness: Avoid driving and working with tools and machines.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of clemastine.
Overuse of clemastine (drug poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and has symptoms such as dilated pupils, vomiting, fever, hallucinations, weakness, chills, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, seizures, loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, If you see convulsions, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of clemastine
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.