Indications of Mebidal 50 mg
Mebidal 50 mg 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.
Theropeutic Class
Sedating Anti-histamine
Pharmacology
Mebhydrolin is an ethylenediamine derivative antihistamine with antimuscarinic and sedative properties.
Dosage & Administration of Mebidal 50 mg
Adult: 100-300 mg/day or 2-6 tablets daily.Child:
2-5 year: 50-150 mg/day or 1-3 tablets daily;
5-10 year: 100-200 mg/day or 2-4 tablets daily;
>10 year: 100-300 mg/day or 2-6 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.
Dosage of Mebidal 50 mg
Adults and children over 10 years: 2-6 tablets dailyChildren-
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 of Mebidal 50 mg
The effects of atropine and tricyclic anti-depressants may be enhanced by Mebhydrolin. 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 of Mebidal 50 mg
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.
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Use In Special Populations
Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
Drug Classes
Sedating Anti-histamine
Mode Of Action
Mebhydrolin diminishes or abolishes the main actions of histamine in the body by blocking of histamine receptors.
Pregnancy
Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
Pediatric Uses
Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.