Clemastine tablets

Overview

Clemastine is a type of אנטיהיסטמין that is used to relieve allergies, such as קדחת השחת ו allergic skin conditions.

It is a sedating antihistamine, meaning it will make you feel sleepy or drowsy.

You can buy clemastine tablets without a prescription at a pharmacy.

Clemastine works by blocking the effects of histamine, a chemical that is released when your body is exposed to allergens such as pollen, pet fur, house dust, or insect bites.

By blocking the effects of histamine, it helps relieve allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny or blocked nose.

Common side effects of clemastine are:

• Feeling tired or sleepy.

• סחרחורת.

• Dry mouth, nose and throat.

You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine.

The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any continue or become troublesome.

אם אתה חווה תסמינים נוספים שלדעתך עשויים להיות כתוצאה מתרופה זו, פנה לרופא או לרוקח שלך לקבלת ייעוץ נוסף.

Before you start taking clemastine it is important that you discuss the treatment with a doctor or pharmacist if:

• You are pregnant, trying for a baby, or breastfeeding.

• יש לך בעיה בתפקוד הכבד שלך, או אם יש לך בעיה עם הכליות שלך.

• יש לך מצב שגורם ללחץ מוגבר בעיניים שלך, כמו גלאוקומה.

• You have prostate problems, or if you have been experiencing any difficulty peeing (urinating).

• אתה יודע שיש לך חסימה במעי הדק שלך.

• You have a stomach ulcer.

• יש לך אפילפסיה.

• יש לך מצב דם נדיר תורשתי הידוע בשם פורפיריה.

• אתה נוטל תרופות אחרות כלשהן. זה כולל כל תרופה שאתה נוטל שניתן לרכוש ללא מרשם, כמו גם תרופות צמחיות ומשלימות.

• אי פעם הייתה לך תגובה אלרגית לתרופה.

• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack for more information about clemastine tablets and side effects.

• Take clemastine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. The usual recommended doses are:

  • For adults: 1 (1 mg) tablet twice daily, taken morning and evening.

  • For children aged 6-12 years: ½-1 tablet twice daily, taken morning and evening.

  • For children aged 3-6 years: ½ tablet twice daily, taken morning and evening.

• You can take clemastine before or after meals. Some people find it helps to swallow the tablets with a drink of water.

• אם שכחת לקחת מנה, אל תדאג, פשוט קח את המנה הבאה כשמגיע הזמן ואז המשך כרגיל. אל תיקח שתי מנות יחד כדי לפצות על מנה שנשכחה.

• Most people only need to take an antihistamine for a short while when they have symptoms. You should stop taking clemastine once your symptoms have eased.

• Clemastine may cause drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive and do not use tools or machines. Alcohol will make the drowsiness worse, so it is best not to drink alcohol while you are on clemastine.

• If you are having an operation or any treatment (particularly if it is to test for an allergy), tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking an antihistamine.

• Clemastine may cause some people's skin to become more sensitive to sunlight than normal. Use a sunscreen that protects against UVA light and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, especially in strong sunlight or until you know how your skin reacts. Do not use sunbeds.

• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with an antihistamine. This is because a number of other medicines can interfere with the way clemastine works and can increase the risk of side effects.

• שמור את כל התרופות מחוץ להישג ידם וראייתם של ילדים.

• יש לאחסן במקום קריר ויבש, הרחק מחום ואור ישיר.

How long does clemastine take to work?

Clemastine usually starts working within 30 minutes to 1 hour. It can quickly relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, hives, and watery eyes.

Because it is a drowsy antihistamine, some people may feel sleepy soon after taking it.

Can you take clemastine every day for allergies?

Clemastine can be taken daily for short-term allergy relief if recommended by a doctor or pharmacist. However, it may cause drowsiness, so it is not always ideal for long-term use.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided with the medicine.

What medicines should not be taken with clemastine?

Avoid combining clemastine with alcohol or medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sleeping tablets, strong painkillers, or some cold and flu remedies.

Ask a pharmacist before mixing clemastine with other medicines.

Is clemastine a drowsy antihistamine?

Yes. Clemastine is a sedating antihistamine that can cause sleepiness, tiredness, and slower reaction times.

Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy after taking it.