Propylhexidrine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Propylhexidrine is also known as Hexahydrodesoxyephedrine or dimethylcyclohexaneethanamine,is a sympathomimetic used for varied medicinal purposes.
Indications
Propylhexidrine is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic rhinitis, Narcolepsy, Nasal congestion, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Fatigue, Obesity.
Contraindications
Propylhexidrine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Propylhexidrine include Psychosis, Burning sensation.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Propylhexidrine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Dry mouth, Hallucination, Sneezing.
Warnings
Donot exceed recommended dosage. Donot use it for more than 3 days. For nasal use only.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
5 to 10 mg (7.5 (7.5)) As recommended. —
Child Dosage
( ) —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Propylhexidrine was found.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.