PHENVIL
PHENIRAMINE MALEATE · by LAWRENCE
Composition
Tab 25 mg: 22.7 mg of pheniramine maleate equiv to 25 mg pheniramine salicylate. Tab 50 mg: 45.5 mg of pheniramine maleate equiv to 50 mg pheniramine salicylate. Retard Tab 75 mg: Phenir
Indications & Dosage
Hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria and eczema with pruritus, and other allergic conditions: ORAL: Adults: Initially 1 tab of 25 mg 2-3 times daily or 1-2 measuring spoonful syrup 2-3 times daily; increased to 1 tab 50 mg 3 times daily from the second day of treatment onwards. In severe cases 1 tab of 75 mg after supper. Only in very resistant cases add 1 tab after breakfast. Children1-3 yrs: 1/2 spoonful syrup 2-3 times daily; 4-12 yrs: 1 measuring spoonful 2-3 times daily. BY IV OR IM INJ: Adults: 1/2-1 amp IV injection (1 ml/min) or IM once or twice a day. Children6 months-3 yrs: 0.4-1 ml IM once or twice a day; above 4 yrs: 0.82 ml IM once or twice daily.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity of pheniramine/prostatic hypertrophy, residual urine formation, narrow angle glaucomaand pregnancy.
Precautions
Hypersensitivity of pheniramine/prostatic hypertrophy, residual urine formation, narrow angle glaucomaand pregnancy.
Interactions
CNS depressants, MAOls, alcohol.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Side Effects
Headache, drowsiness, impaired reactions, dryness of mouth, urine retention, increase in intraocular pressure, gastrointestinal upset, palpitation after high doses, hallucination, agitation and disorientation: