TabAdult & childn ≥6 yr 10 mg/day or 5 mg bid. Childn 2-5 yr 5 mg/day as single dose or 2.5 mg bid every after 12 hr, 6 mth-2 yr Initially 2.5 mg/day. Max: 5 mg/day given bid. Hepatic & renal impairment Reduce dose to 1/2 the usual dose per day. Oral solnAdult & childn >12 yr 10 mL daily. Childn 6-12 yr 10 mL daily as single dose or 5 mL bid preferably morning & evening, 2-5 yr 2.5 mL bid. Oral dropsAdult & childn >12 yr 20 drops once daily. Childn 6-12 yr 20 drops once daily or 10 drops bid (as divided doses in the morning & evening); 2-5 yr 10 drops once daily or 5 drops bid (as divided doses in the morning & evening); 6 mth-2 yr 5 drops once daily or 2.5 drops bid (as divided doses in the morning & evening).
View Allermed overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to antihistamines. History of unusual severe reactions eg, excessive sedation or CNS stimulation. Prostatic hypertrophy, narrow-angle glaucoma. Neonates & preterm/premature infants.
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