Properties
- Form
- tableti
- Dosage mg
- 25
- Pack
- 20
What is it?
International Nonproprietary Name - chloropyramine hydrochloride Clinical-pharmacological group: Allergology → Histamine H1 receptor blockers → Systemic drugs → First-generation preparations Composition Each tablet contains chloropyramine hydrochloride 25 mg. In addition to the active substance, the tablet also contains: stearic acid, gelatin, sodium starch glycolate, talc, potato starch, lactose monohydrate. Indications Suprastin tablets are intended for the treatment of allergic reactions and diseases accompanied by itching (urticaria, hay fever, dermatitis after contact with plants and chemical substances), symptoms of food and drug allergies, as well as insect bites. Dosage and administration Tablets should be taken with food, swallowed whole with a sufficient amount of water. Recommended dosages are: In adults: usual dose 75-100 mg (one tablet 3-4 times a day). In children: 1-12 months of age: 2-3 x ¼ tablet; 1-6 years of age: 3 x ¼ or 2 x ½ tablet; 6-14 years of age: 2-3 x ½ tablet. Special patient groups: For elderly and weakened patients, Suprastin should be prescribed only by special medical indication. The drug should not be discontinued arbitrarily, as this may lead to a relapse of the disease. A double dose should not be taken to compensate for a missed dose of Suprastin due to the risk of overdose. Side effects Like all other medicines, Suprastin tablets can cause side effects. If any of the following events occur, discontinue taking Suprastin tablets and consult a doctor: swelling of the lips or throat, difficulty breathing and swallowing; - collapse; These side effects are very serious and occur rarely. Their occurrence indicates increased sensitivity to Suprastin. The following side effects may occur during the intake of Suprastin tablets: insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, nervous irritability, spasms, hand tremors, headache, unjustified mood elevation, gastrointestinal tract: discomfort in the stomach area, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, increased appetite, pain in the epigastric region, difficulty urinating, muscle weakness, cardiovascular symptoms, allergic reactions, decreased blood pressure, photosensitivity, increased intracranial pressure (this drug can cause glaucoma attacks). Very rarely, prolonged administration of the drug may cause changes in blood-forming organs. Consult a doctor if unexplained fever, laryngitis, ulcers on the mucous membrane of the cheeks, paleness, jaundice, bruising, unusual or difficult-to-stop bleeding develops.
