Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Allergic conditions; Asthma prophylaxis Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 1 mg Frequency: twice daily Note: Up to 2 mg twice daily, as needed. |
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Indication: Allergic conditions; Asthma prophylaxis Age: Adult Condition: For the first few days of treatment to minimise drowsiness |
Dose: Oral – 0.5-1 mg Frequency: at night |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Allergic conditions; Asthma prophylaxis Age: 6 months to 3 years |
Dose: Tablet – 0.5 mg Frequency: twice daily |
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Indication: Allergic conditions; Asthma prophylaxis Age: greater than 3 years |
Dose: Tablet – 1 mg Frequency: twice daily |
Administration
- Take with food
- Regular timing
Side Effect
- Weight gain (5.3%)
- Rash (4%)
- Respiratory infection (4%)
- Abdominal pain (1.3%)
- Increased appetite (1.3%)
- Epistaxis (1.3%)
- Puffy eyelid (1.3%)
- Sleep disturbance (1.3%)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Oral Antidiabetics (Metformin, Glibenclamide, Glimepiride, Sitagliptin, Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone, Empagliflozin)
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Reduced platelet count
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Sedatives, Hypnotics, Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine, Loratadine, Levocetirizine, Cetirizine, Fexofenadine, Hydroxyzine, Bilastin), Alcohol
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May potentiate CNS effects
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Acute asthma attack
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Can worsen breathing crisis
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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