Histop Antihistamine Tablets - 20 Tabs

Product Name

• Histop Tablets

Scientific Name

• Chlorpheniramine 4 Mg Tablets

Category Of Histop Tablets

• Antihistaminic Tablets

Mechanism Of Action Of CHLORPHENIRAMIN

• H1 histamine receptor antagonist; competes for H1-receptor sites in target cells in the respiratory tract, blood vessels, and gastrointestinal tract.
• Sedative first generation

Therapeutic Indications Of Histop Tablets

• used for the relief of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery, red eyes and itchy nose and throat.
• It is also being used to treat hives.

Method Of Administration Of Histop Tablets

• Tablets need to be swallowed with a full glass of water
• Adults and children of 12 years and over: One Every four to six hours, Don’t take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
• Children of 6 to 11 years Half a tablet every four to six hours, Don’t give more than 6 half tablets in 24 hours.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Histop Tablets

• drowsiness and sedation
• disturbance in concentrating, un-coordination, dizziness, headache
• blurred vision
• feeling or being sick, dry mouth
• fatigue

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Histop Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Common Cold

• Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
• Try to breathe moist air. Use a humidifier or take a steamy shower.
• Consume warm fluids (soup or tea) to provide relief for a stuffy nose and to loosen phlegm.
• Eat a well-balanced diet. If you cannot, ensure you are getting enough nutrients by taking a daily multivitamin.
• Avoid dairy products, as they can thicken phlegm.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Histop Tablets

• Do not take the Tablets:

1. You are allergic to chlorphenamine maleate, any other antihistamines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
2. You are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or have taken them within the last 14 days

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before Tablets If:

1. You have epilepsy
2. You have liver or kidney problems
3. You have heart problems, severe high blood pressure
4. You have asthma, bronchitis or bronchiectasis or chronic lung problems (difficulty in breathing and cough that won’t go away)
5. You have raised pressure in your eye (glaucoma)
6. You are a man with prostate problems

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any
• other medicines, particularly any of the following:

1. Other antihistamines, including those in cough and cold medicines, that make you sleepy
2. Sleeping tablets, medicines for anxiety, antidepressants
3. Phenytoin (for epilepsy)

Storage Conditions Of Histop Tablets

• store below 25°c
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Chlorpheniramine

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit Medscape at Information About Chlorpheniramine
• Visit Drugbank at Information About Chlorpheniramine
• Visit drugs.com at Information About Chlorpheniramine
• SFDA website