Distamin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Distamin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Distamin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Distamin may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
UNSAFE
Distamin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Distamin is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Distamin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Distamin may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Distamin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Distamin 4mg Tablet
Introduction
Distamin is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.
Distamin should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day...
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Uses of Distamin
Allergic conditions
Side effects of Distamin
Common
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Drowsiness
Loss of appetite
Nausea
How to use Distamin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Distamin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Distamin works
Distamin is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. Di...
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What if you forget to take Distamin?
If you miss a dose of Distamin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the CPM 4mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Chlorphenamine is an H1-receptor antagonist which competetively blocks H1-receptor sites on tissues.
Precaution
Elderly, pylori duodenal obstruction, angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia, epilepsy, renal and hepatic impairment. May af...
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Side Effect
CNS depression, sedation, drowsiness, lassitude, dizziness. GI upsets, anorexia, or increased appetite, epigastric pain, blurring of vision, dysuria, ...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Antihistamine exposure in first trimester not reported to be associated with increased risk of malformations; animal studies not reported; ...
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Interaction
Potentiates sedative effect of psychotropic drugs e.g. barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, anxiolytics and antipsychotics. Interaction with al...
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