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Antihistamines - oral
Driminate Usage: Antihistamines used to treat rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching, and sneezing due to allergies or common cold. They may also be used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, or as sleep aid (for insomnia).
How to use Driminate: May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Sustained-release or long acting pills and capsules must be swallowed whole. Chewing or crushing them will destroy long action and may increase side effects. for chewable meds, chew thoroughly & swallow. Shake suspensions well before taking.
Driminate side effects: can cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss about appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth & nose. These effects must subside as you're body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your healthcare professional. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in ears, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or healthcare professional.
Driminate Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional your medical history, especially of: glaucoma (narrow angle), stomach ulcers, difficulty urinating (e.g., enlarged prostate), heart disease, HBP, seizures, lung problems, overactive thyroid. Change from seated or lying position slowly to avoid dizziness. Use caution in performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake to avoid excessive drowsiness. Caution is advised when using this medication in elderly because they may be more sensitive to effects of the drug. do not give long-acting antihistamines to child younger than 12 years of age nor another dose forms of antihistamines to child younger than 6 years of age with out pharmacist approval. this drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with youre physician. this medication may be excreted into breast milk. Consult some your doctor before breast-feeding.
Driminate drug interactions: Tell your doctor about every the medications you may use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, seizure medications, narcotic pain relievers, other tablets for colds/hay fever/allergies. Because this medication may affect allergy testing, you may have to stop using this drug for some days before the tests performed. Consult your doctor about this. don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Driminate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in kid may include abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in amount of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, tiredness, abnormal tongue movement, trembling extremities, slurred speech, or seizures. Symptoms of overdose in adults may include drowsiness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seizures.
Driminate special notes: don't share it product with others.
If you missed Driminate dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost time for the following dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.
Driminate Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. don't store in the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms about this medication.
Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in medical emergency.
Active Ingredients : Antihistamines