Mystacin
Generic: Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Daily Dose:
Duration:
Cheaper & Alternative Brands (10 mg)
Same active generic (Chlorpheniramine Maleate), same form (Tablet), exact same strength (10 mg)No other brands are currently registered in Bangladesh for the 10 mg presentation. Below are available brands for Chlorpheniramine Maleate in other strengths:
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Alerest is indicated in the following indications-
Urticaria
Sensitivity reactions
Angioneurotic edema
Vasomotor rhinitis
Cough
Common cold
Motion sickness and
Other allergic conditions.
Dosage & Administration
Adult- Usual adult dose is 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily.
Child-
6-12 years: 2 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 12 mg daily.
2-5 years: 1 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 6 mg daily.
1-2 years: 1 mg twice daily.
Below 1 year the use of Chlorpheniramine Maleate is not recommended.
Contraindications
Chlorpheniramine is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to this agent, in newborn or premature infants.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Alerest is well-tolerated, but sometimes drowsiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, and gastrointestinal upset may occur.
Warnings & Precautions
Alerest should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy. During therapy with chlorpheniramine, caution should be taken in driving vehicles and operating machinery.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an alkylamine antihistamine. It is one of the most potent histamine H1-receptor blocking agents which is used as a potent antihistamine. This generally causes less sedation than promethazine. Chlorpheniramine Maleate exerts its effects by blocking H1-receptor competitively.