Alimemazine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Functions & Usage

What is Alimemazine used for?

Alimemazine is a medicine to relieve allergic reactions to thick and itchy skin. This medication is also used before surgical procedures to help keep children calm.

Alimemazine is an antihistamine type drug, which works by blocking histamine substances in the body. In some people, excess histamine is produced by exposure to substances such as pollen, pet dander, house dust or insect bites, and this causes an allergic skin reaction. By blocking histamine, alimemazine can relieve the itching that occurs due to an allergic reaction.

What are the rules for using Alimemazine?

Before you start this treatment, please read the product information listed in the brochure that comes with your package. The product brochure will provide more information about Alimemazine and a complete list of the side effects you may experience while taking the drug.

Take Alimemazine exactly as directed by your doctor. This information will be printed on a label that is on the packaging of your medicine which serves to remind you.

If you are giving Alimemazine as a liquid medicine for children, make sure you follow the dosing instructions on the bottle carefully so that you are taking the correct dose.

You can take Alimemazine before or after meals. Some people find it helpful to swallow the tablet by drinking water.

If you forget to take Alimemazine on the schedule you should have, don't worry, you just need to take Alimemazine according to the dose on the next schedule, and then continue as usual. Don't take multiple doses to make up for a missed dose.

How to store Alimemazine?

Store at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be considered before using the drug Alimemazine?

Before deciding to use this medication, tell your doctor:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to: Alimemazine tartrate or one of the other ingredients in this medicine, other similar drugs (phenothiazine) such as chlorpromazine
• You have liver or kidney problems
• You have epilepsy
• You have Parkinson's disease
• You have a thyroid problem (hypothyroidism)
• You have a tumor on the adrenal glands (called phaeochromocytoma)
• You have myasthenia gravis (a form of muscle weakness)
• You have an enlarged prostate gland
• You have pressure in your eye (called narrow angle glaucoma)

Is Alimemazine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This medicine is included in the pregnancy risk category C. (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = There is positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = unknown)

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Alimemazine?

Like all medicines, Alimemazine can also cause side effects, although not everyone gets side effects from this drug.

Stop using Alimemazine and see a doctor or go to the hospital immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Allergic reactions. Signs may include: rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue
• Liver problems that can cause your eyes or skin to turn yellow (jaundice)
• High temperature, sweating, stiff muscles, fast heart rate, fast breathing and feeling confused, drowsy or restless. These can be signs of a serious side effect called 'neuroleptic malignant syndrome'.
• Very fast, irregular or strong heartbeat (palpitations). You may also have breathing problems such as wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and chest pain
• Uncontrolled convulsions and movements, especially of the tongue, mouth, jaw, arms and legs
• You may get infections more easily than usual such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth sores. Anything like this can be a sign of a blood problem.

Tell your pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects:

• Breathing slower or less like breathing normally
• Feeling restless and unable to stay still (akathisia)
• Changes in skin or eye color
• Problems with your eyesight
• Stiff or stiff muscles, shaking or difficulty moving
• Feel dizzy, lightheaded or faint when you stand or sit quickly (because of low blood pressure)
• Unexpected excitement or hyperactivity

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects become more serious or last more than a few days or if you notice any side effects that are not on this list:

• Dry mouth
• Nasal congestion
• Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
• Feel restless
• Become more sensitive to the sun than usual
• Unusual milk production in both men and women
• Breast enlargement in men
• Missing menstrual periods
• Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection or ejaculation (impotence)
• Redness, swelling and itching (skin-sensitive contact)
• Skin rash

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

What drugs can interfere with the drug Alimemazine?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

• Medicines to help you sleep or lower your anxiety
• Lithium - is used to treat certain types of mental illness
• Amphetamine - used for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Phenobarbital - used for epilepsy
• Adrenaline - used for life threatening allergic reactions
• Medicines for Parkinson's disease, such as levodopa
• Medication for depression
• Medicines for severe pain (such as codeine or morphine)
• Medicine for diabetes. Your doctor may need to change the dose of your medication
• Medicines for high blood pressure such as doxazosin, terazosin, guanethidine, clonidine
• Medicines for indigestion and heartburn (antacids)
• Anticholinergenic drugs - including some medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma or incontinence.

Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the drug Alimemazine?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

• Alcohol

What health conditions can interfere with the drug Alimemazine?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Constipation
• Difficulty urinating
• Heart disease.
• Low circulatory volume (hypovolemia), for example due to dehydration or high-dose diuretic treatment.
• Potassium in the blood low (hypokalemia)
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage of Alimemazine for adults?

Oral

Urticaria

Adults: 10 mg, 2-3 times a day. Severe cases, up to 100 mg daily in refractory patients.

Elderly: 10 mg, 1-2 times a day.

Oral
Pruritic skin disorders

Adults: 10 mg, 2-3 times a day. Severe cases, up to 100 mg daily in refractory patients.

Elderly: 10 mg, 1-2 times a day.

What is the dosage of Alimemazine for children?

Oral

Urticaria

Children:> 2 years: 2.5-5 mg, 3-4 times a day.

Oral

Pruritic skin disorders

Children:> 2 years: 2.5-5 mg, 3-4 times a day.

In what dosages and preparations is Alimemazine available?

Alimemazine is available in the following dosages:

Tablet, Oral: 10 mg

Syrup, Oral: 7.5 mg / 5 mL, 30 mg / 5 mL.

What to do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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