Aexidal Tablet – Dhaka Rx

Mebhydrolin Napadisylate

Indications

Aexidal is indicated in-

Allergic disease or symptoms such as urticaria
Pruritus of various origin
Eczema
Itching
Drug rash
Insect bites
Allergic conjunctivitis
Dermatitis of nutritional origin
Hay fever,
Vasomotor rhinitis
Allergic asthma.

Pharmacology

Mebhydrolin diminishes or abolishes the main actions of histamine in the body by blocking of histamine receptors.

Dosage & Administration

Adults and children over 10 years: 2-6 tablets daily

Children-

5-10 years: 2-4 tablets daily
2-5 years: 1-3 tablets daily
Up to 2 years: 1-2 tablets daily

Treatment should be given in several single doses daily. Mebhydrolin may be swallowed during or shortly after meals. For children, the tablet may be crushed and mixed with food.

Interaction

The effects of atropine and tricyclic anti-depressants may be enhanced by Aexidal. It may mask the warning symptoms of damage caused by ototoxic drugs.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Mebhydrolin tablet or to mebhydrolin
Prostatic hypertrophy, narrow-angle glaucoma.
First trimester of pregnancy.

Side Effects

Lassitude, dizziness, hypotension, muscular weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation, epigastric pain, headache, blurred vision, tinnitus, depression, nightmares, anorexia, dryness of the mouth, tightness of the chest, tingling, sedation, drowsiness etc. may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

Precautions & Warnings

The substance may cause drowsiness, if affected, driving or operating machinery & alcoholic drinks should be avoided.

Use in Special Populations