Polaramine allergy antihistamine tablets

Polaramine allergy antihistamine tablets

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please see the Polaramine instructions for use.

Description of Polaramine medication without prescription

This non-prescription medication contains an antihistamine (anti allergy) , dexchlorpheniramine . It is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of allergic manifestations such as:

• rhinitis (example: hay fever, non-seasonal rhinitis.)
• conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye),
• urticaria.

In adults and children over 6 years old.

Directions for use and dosage of Polaramine anti allergy tablets

Dosage
RESERVED FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS OLD.

• Adults and children over 12 years old : 1 tablet 3 to 4 times a day.
• Child from 6 to 12 years old : 1/2 tablet 2 or 3 times a day.

Method and route of administration
ORAL ROUTE
The tablets are to be swallowed with a glass of water.

How often and when the drug should be given
They must be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
Given the drowsiness effect of this drug, it is best to start treatment one evening.

Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment should be short.

What to do in case of overdose
In case of overdose or accidental poisoning, stop treatment and notify a doctor immediately.

Composition of antihistamine polaramine

Qualitative and quantitative composition
Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2.00 mg

Excipients : Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, pre-gelatinized corn starch, magnesium stearate.
For a scored tablet

Learn more about respiratory allergies

Respiratory allergies are mainly manifested by allergic rhinitis, with stuffy nose, itching, runny nose, frequent sneezing, loss of smell.
Two types of rhinitis exist:
So-called “persistent” allergic rhinitis : beyond four days and four weeks per year. Allergic rhinitis is caused by allergens that are found in our environment
so-called “intermittent ” allergic rhinitis : less than four days a week or four weeks a year. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is mainly linked to pollens that arrive in the spring.
The consequences of allergies are sleep disturbances, mood disorders, concentration problems and disturbances in professional, family or social life.
Respiratory allergies can also manifest themselves through asthma, with a choking attack, wheezing. These allergies are mainly due to respiratory contact with "allergens" such as pollens, house mites, molds, animals.
Symptoms of allergic asthma are difficulty breathing, shortness of breath after exertion or laughter, wheezing, feeling of suffocation (tightness in the chest), dry, irritating cough.
Allergic conjunctivitis is also a form of respiratory allergy. It can be caused by pollens, certain products such as eye drops, dust, etc. It is not contagious. This allergic manifestation is often associated with others (rhinitis or asthma). The allergens involved are dust mites, animal hair or feathers, colorful flowers or bulb plants, certain cosmetics.

Introducing Polaramine

Boxes of 20 tablets

Warnings on drugs purchased online

Attention, the drug Polaramine allergy antihistamine tablets is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

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Hypo-allergenic

dexchlorpheniramine

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

POLARAMINE 2 mg: scored tablet (white); box of 20.
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COMPOSITION ^(summary)

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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate	2 mg
Lactose	83 mg

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This drug is an antihistamine antiallergic. It also has sedative and atropine effects.
It is used in the treatment of various allergic manifestations: allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis , urticaria .

CONTRAINDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication should not be used in the following cases:

• risk of closed-angle glaucoma ,
  
• risk of blockage of urine ( adenoma of the prostate ),
  
• child under 6 years of age.
  

WARNING ^(Contents)

This drug has atropine effects. It can cause acute glaucoma in susceptible persons: red, hard and painful eyes, with blurred vision. An emergency consultation with an ophthalmologist is necessary.
Because of the presence of an antihistamine with sedative and atropine properties, precautions are necessary in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency and in the elderly, particularly in the case of chronic constipation, prostatic adenoma , tendency to dizziness or drops in blood pressure.
Avoid alcoholic beverages: increased risk of drowsiness.
This medicine may cause drowsiness in some people. This drowsiness can be increased by taking alcohol or other sedative drugs. Driving or using hazardous machines is not recommended.

DRUG INTERACTIONS ^(summary)

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines that have atropine or sedative effects (tranquillizers, sleeping pills, some cough or pain medications containing opioids , antidepressants , neuroleptics, etc.).

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

Pregnancy :
The effect of this medication during pregnancy is not well known: only your doctor can evaluate the possible risk of its use in your case.
In case of termination of pregnancy, monitoring of the newborn may be necessary.

Breastfeeding:
This medication passes weakly into breast milk: as a precaution, it is not recommended during breast-feeding.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

The catch must be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
It is recommended to privilege the catches in the evening, due to the sedative effect of the drug.

Usual dosage:

• Adult and child over 12 years: 1 tablet, 3 or 4 times a day.
  
• Children from 6 to 12 years: ½ tablet, 2 or 3 times a day.
  

TIPS ^(summary)

This medication works on the manifestations of allergy but does not eliminate the cause. If symptoms persist or worsen, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ^(summary)

Drowsiness.
Atropine effects: dry mouth, difficulty in accommodation , blocked urine, constipation, palpitations .
Orthostatic hypotension , dizziness , tremors, restlessness.
Allergic reaction .
Abnormal blood count .

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GLOSSARY ^(summary)

accommodation
"Focus" of the eye, allowing clear vision close up. Presbyopia is the most common disorder of accommodation; some drugs such as atropine may cause passenger accommodation problems.


adenoma of the prostate
Increase in the volume of the prostate gland located under the bladder of man. This increase in volume is benign, has no relationship to cancer, but can interfere with the passage of urine into the urethra through the gland.
Symptoms that suggest the presence of a prostate adenoma are:

• difficulty urinating (slowness, weakness of the spray);
  
• the need to get up several times at night to urinate;
  
• urges to urinate imperiously and difficult to control.
  

Some drugs, especially atropinics, may have the undesirable effect of aggravating the discomfort and may lead to a total blockage of the bladder evacuation. They are therefore contraindicated or should be used cautiously in men with the symptoms described above.


alcohol
General name designating a family of substances that have the property of being able to be mixed with water and fatty substances. The most common alcohol is ethyl alcohol (ethanol), but there are many other alcohols: methanol, butanol, etc. The degree of alcoholic solution corresponds to the volume of pure alcohol present in 100 ml of solution, knowing that 1 glass of wine or 1/2 of beer (25 cl) contains about 8 g of alcohol.
When alcohol is used as an antiseptic, an unpleasant odor denaturant is often added to prevent drinking. Contrary to a widespread belief, alcohol at 70o (or even 60o) is a better antiseptic than alcohol at 90o.


allergy
Skin reaction (itching, pimples, swelling) or general discomfort occurring after contact with a particular substance, use of a medication, or ingestion of food. The main forms of allergy are eczema, urticaria, asthma, angioedema and allergic shock (anaphylactic shock). Food allergy can also result in digestive disorders.


antidepressants
Medication that works against depression. Some antidepressants are also used to combat obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, certain rebellious pain, enuresis, etc.
Depending on their mode of action and adverse effects, antidepressants are divided into different families: imipraminic antidepressants, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, selective or non-selective MAOIs. Finally, other antidepressants do not belong to any of these families, because they possess original properties.
The mode of action of antidepressants has two main aspects: the relief of moral suffering and the fight against inhibition which removes all will to action from the depressed. There may be a time lag between these two effects: moral suffering may persist, while the capacity for action reappears. During this short period, the risk of suicide in some depressed people can be increased. The physician takes it into account in its prescription (possible association with a tranquillizer) and it must imperatively be respected.


antihistamine
Medication that opposes different effects of histamine. Two main types exist: antihistamines type H1 (antiallergic) and antihistamines type H2 (gastric antiulcer). Some antihistamines of type H1 are sedative, others do not alter vigilance.


atropine
Medication with effects similar to those of atropine. Atropinics fight spasms and diarrhea. Adverse effects of atropinic drugs include: thickening of bronchial secretions, dry mouth and mucous membranes, constipation, risk of urine blockage and acute glaucoma in susceptible persons, accommodation disorders, abnormal sensitivity to light by dilation of the pupil. Taking several atropine medicines increases the risk of adverse effects. In the event of overdose or accidental ingestion, the following signs may also appear: red and warm skin, fever, acceleration of breathing, fall or, on the contrary, elevated blood pressure, agitation, hallucinations, poor coordination of movements. Emergency care should be given to your doctor or, if not available, call 15, 112 or an emergency medical service.
In addition to atropine and its derivatives, other drugs have atropine effects: imipraminic antidepressants, some antihistamines, antispasmodics, antiparkinsonian and neuroleptic.


conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, due to foreign body, allergy, infection or irritant.


glaucoma
Disease characterized by increased pressure of the fluids contained in the eye (intraocular hypertension).
This general term covers two totally different affections:

• Open angle glaucoma or chronic glaucoma is the most common; it is generally symptom-free, detected by the measurement of intraocular tension in the ophthalmologist. It does not cause acute seizures, and treatment relies primarily on beta-blocking eye drops. People with open-angle glaucoma should not use cortisone derivatives without prior ophthalmologic advice.
  
• Closed-angle glaucoma or acute glaucoma is more rare. Between seizures, intraocular tension is normal. But the inadvertent use of atropine medicines (especially eye drops) causes an acute crisis of intraocular hypertension which can permanently damage the retina in a few hours. It is an ophthalmological emergency that is recognized by a brutally red eye, horribly painful, hard as a glass ball, and whose vision becomes blurred.
  

The angle in question in these two affections is the irido-corneal angle. It is indeed between the iris and the cornea that is located the system of evacuation of the liquids of the eye. A slightly open (closed) angle exposes a total obstruction of the evacuation system. This obstruction can occur when the iris is opened to the maximum (mydriasis) under the effect of an atropinic drug: the iris then comes to be attached to the cornea.
Contraindications for atropine medicines are limited to those who have already had closed-angle glaucoma or have been detected by an ophthalmologist. Those who suffer from chronic open angle glaucoma are not affected by these contraindications.


Orthostatic hypotension
Reduced blood pressure when changing from elongated to standing. Due mostly to drugs, orthostatic hypotension results in dizziness with risk of fall, especially in the elderly. These disturbances can be prevented by avoiding sudden changes of position: sit for a few moments at the edge of the bed before standing, slowly rising from a seat, keeping a support before moving.
Wearing compression stockings, which prevents blood from flowing back to the legs while standing, is also used to treat orthostatic hypotension.


hepatic insufficiency
Inability of the liver to perform its function, which is essentially the elimination of some waste, but also the synthesis of many biological substances essential to the body: albumin, cholesterol and coagulation factors (vitamin K, etc.).


renal
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate waste or medicinal substances. Advanced renal insufficiency does not necessarily result in a decrease in the amount of urine excreted. Only a blood test and creatinine dosage may reveal this disease.


neuroleptics
Family of medicines used in the treatment of certain nervous disorders or various symptoms: digestive disorders, menopausal disorders, etc.


blood count
The count measures the number of red blood cells (red blood cells), white blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets in the blood. The blood formula specifies the percentage of different white blood cells: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes.
Abbreviation: NFS.


opiates
A chemical family that includes opium and its derivatives. In addition to drugs such as opium or heroin, the opiate family includes morphine (strong analgesic), codeine (antitussive and analgesic) and many other substances.


palpitations
Abnormal perception of irregular heartbeat.


Allergic reaction
Reaction due to hypersensitivity of the organism to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a wide variety of aspects: urticaria, angioedema, eczema, eruption of pimples resembling measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.


rhinitis
Inflammation or infection of the nose and nasal cavities. Rhinitis can have an infectious origin (bacteria or virus) or an allergic origin. Allergic rhinitis includes seasonal rhinitis (hay fever) and perennial rhinitis, which are often persistent during the year (eg due to mites, animal hair or chemical agents) .


sedatives

• Quiets, calms down.
  
• Medication belonging to different families: anxiolytics, hypnotics, analgesics, antitussives, antiepileptics, neuroleptics, etc. but also antidepressants, antihistamines H1, antihypertensives. A sedative can be responsible for drowsiness and increase the effects of alcohol.
  

symptoms
Trouble felt by a person with an illness. The same symptom can translate different diseases and the same disease does not necessarily give the same symptoms in all the patients.


urticaria
Eruption of pimples on the skin, whose origin is mostly allergic. The buds look like nettles and their color varies from pale pink to red.


dizziness
Symptom that can mean an impression of loss of balance (common sense) or, more strictly, a sense of rotation on oneself or the environment (medical sense).