Mekopora 2mg tablets Mekophar treat rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria (2 blisters x 15 tablets)

Dosage form Tablet
Specifications Box of 2 blisters x 15 tablets
Ingredient Dexchlorpheniramine maleaty
Indication Rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, itching

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Dexchlorpheniramine maleaty	2mg

Uses

indications

Mekopora 2mg is indicated in the following cases: Treatment of symptoms of various allergies such as rhinitis (seasonal or year -round), conjunctivitis, urticaria .

Pharmacokological

Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate is the conveyed isomer of chlorpheniramine. The antihistamine effect of dexchlorpheniramine is twice as higher than that of chlorpheniramine.

pharmacokinetics

Dexchlorpheniramine is bioavailable at about 25 - 50% due to significant metabolized through the liver for the first time. The drug reaches the maximum concentration in the blood after 2-6 hours. Plasma protein cohesion ratio is 72%.

The drug is metabolized mainly in the liver and produces desmethyl metabolites - and Didesmethylchlorphenamine. Dexchlorpheniramine is mainly excreted through the kidneys and depending on the urine pH, 34% dexchlorpheniramine is excreted in a constant form and 22% in the form of methyl -original metabolites.

Before taking Mekopora 2mg tablets Mekophar treat rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria (2 blisters x 15 tablets)

How to use

Take the tablet with a glass of water.

Dosage

Adults and children over 12 years: 1 tablet every 4 - 6 hours.

Children from 6 to 12 years old: 1/2 tablets every 4 - 6 hours.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose?

In an emergency, call the 115 emergency center immediately or go to the nearest local health station.

What to do when forgetting a dose? However, if the time to relax with the next dose is too short, skip the dose and continue the calendar of the drug. Do not use double dose to compensate for missed dose.

Side Effects

When using the drug, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

The most common side effect of dexchlorpheniramine is dozing off. Other common side effects of dexchlorpheniramine include: urticaria, erythema, dry mouth, nose and throat, regulatory disorders, pupils, fast heartbeat, risk of urinary retention, dizziness, posture hypotension, hallucinations, ...

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Contraindications in the following cases:

Sensitive to dexchlorpheniramine maleaty and antihistamine drugs with the same structure.

Infants under 1 month of age and premature babies.

There is a risk of urinary retention associated with prostate urethral disorders.

There is a risk of narrow -angle glaucom.

Precautions when using

Older patients (≥ 60 years old) because it is easy to get posture hypotension , dizziness, drowsiness; Chronic constipation (due to the risk of intestinal obstruction); Prostate swelling.

Patients with liver failure and/or severe renal failure , due to the risk of drug accumulation.

Absolutely avoid drinking alcohol or alcohol -containing drugs during treatment.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

Need to notify the driver or operate machines about the possibility of drowsiness when taking the drug, especially in the beginning. This phenomenon is more evident if used with drinks or other drugs containing alcohol. Should start treatment in the evening.

Pregnancy and nursing mothers

Be cautious when using drugs for pregnant women.

Women who breastfeed: Do not take the drug, if used should stop breastfeeding.

Drug interaction

dexchlorpheniramine maleate can cause severe hypotension when used in combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Alcohol and central neurological inhibitors (such as painkillers and anti -cough Morphine, antidepressants have sedative effects, Benzodiazepine, Barbiturate, Clonidine and drugs with them, sleeping pills, methadone, sedative drugs, anxiety): will increase the sedative effect of dexchlorpheniramine.

Atropine and drugs have the same effect as atropine (IMIPRAMINE antidepressants, anti -vibration drugs that have anti -cholinergic effects, anti -spasms that have atropine, disopyramide, phenothiazine neurolysis): Increase the context of the anthropine adverse effects such as urinary cocoatur, constipation, dry mouth.

Storage

Leave a cool place, avoid light, temperature below 30⁰C.

To be out of reach of children.

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