CLEMASTINE

Overview

CLEMASTINE is a Schedule H drug.
Clemastine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.Clemastine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.Clemastine is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions

Usage

CLEMASTINE is generally used to treat: Itchy Skin, Hay Fever, Common Cold, Urticaria, Rhinitis
CLEMASTINE can address symptoms like: Eyes Itching, Nose Itching, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Cough, Eyes Watery Eyes

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Clemastine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
  • You should not use clemastine if you are allergic to it.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
  • Clemastine can be taken with or without food.
  • Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.
  • Avoid maximum sun exposure.
  • Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CLEMASTINE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Fever, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Drowsiness

Common Side-Effects

CLEMASTINE : Constipation, Stomach Pain, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

CLEMASTINE : Ringing In Ears, Mood Swings, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Hallucinations, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, Confusion

Rare Side-Effects

CLEMASTINE : Seizure, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Irregular Heartbeat, Face Swelling, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

CLEMASTINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, Hyperthyroidism, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

CLEMASTINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CLEMASTINE as Ingredient

CLAMIST 0.5MG SYPCLEMASTINE 0.5 MG
CLAMIST 1MG TABCLEMASTINE 1.0 MG
TAREGYL 0.67MG SYPCLEMASTINE 0.67 MG
TAREGYL 1MG TABCLEMASTINE 1.0 MG
TAVEGYL CHILDREN SYPCLEMASTINE 0.1 MG