Festamin® solution
Festamin® solution
Antihistamine ,antipruritic ,anti allergic
Indication
Festamin® is used for symptomatic treatment of
- allergic reactions as urticaria.
- allergies of the upper respiratory tract such as perennial rhinitis.
- food and drug allergies.
- Pruritus in eruptive skin diseases such as chickenpox.
- Insect bites.
- As an adjuvant in eczema and other pruriginous dermatoses of allergic origin.
Festamin® is also used in compound preparations for the symptomatic treatment of coughs and the common cold.
Composition
Each 5 ml of Festamin® Oral solution contains:
- Dimethindene maleate 0.5 mg
Each 1 ml of Festamin® Oral Drops contains:
- Dimethindene maleate 1 mg
Dosage
Drops for children:
- Infants(1- 12) months: 3 -10 drops 3 times a day
- Children(1- 3) years: 10 -15 drops 3 times a day
- Children(3 - 12) years:15 -20 drops 3 times a day
Oral solution:
- Infants (1 -12 months): 1.5 -5 ml 3 times per day.
- Children (1- 3 years): 5- 7.5 ml 3 times per day.
- Children (3- 12 years): 7.5- 10 ml 3 times per day.
- Adolescents from 12 years and Adults: 10- 20 ml 3 times per day.
- The active component of Festamin® is Dimethindene maleate which is a phenindene derivative and is histamine antagonist at the H1 receptor level and is reported to have mast-cell stabilizing properties.
- In addition Dimethindene maleate has antikinin activity, a slight anticholinergic and sedative effect. Accordingly it reduces the capillary hyperpermeability associated with immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
Each 5 ml of Festamin® Oral solution contains:
- Dimethindene maleate 0.5 mg
Each 1 ml of Festamin® Oral Drops contains:
- Dimethindene maleate 1 mg
Festamin® is used for symptomatic treatment of
- allergic reactions as urticaria.
- allergies of the upper respiratory tract such as perennial rhinitis.
- food and drug allergies.
- Pruritus in eruptive skin diseases such as chickenpox.
- Insect bites.
- As an adjuvant in eczema and other pruriginous dermatoses of allergic origin.
Festamin® is also used in compound preparations for the symptomatic treatment of coughs and the common cold.
- Hypersensitivity to Dimethindene maleate.
- Babies of less than one month of age.
- You should only use Festamin® during pregnancy or lactation if advised to do so by the doctor.
- Frequently: drowsiness, especially at high doses.
- Occasionally: nausea, dryness of mouth or throat, vertigo and headaches.
- Rarely: edema, cutaneous eruptions, muscular spasm and respiratory disturbances.
Drops for children:
- Infants(1- 12) months: 3 -10 drops 3 times a day
- Children(1- 3) years: 10 -15 drops 3 times a day
- Children(3 - 12) years:15 -20 drops 3 times a day
Oral solution:
- Infants (1 -12 months): 1.5 -5 ml 3 times per day.
- Children (1- 3 years): 5- 7.5 ml 3 times per day.
- Children (3- 12 years): 7.5- 10 ml 3 times per day.
- Adolescents from 12 years and Adults: 10- 20 ml 3 times per day.
- Antihistamines can cause excitation in young children.
- Observe the customary precautions in case of narrow angle glaucoma, urinary retention linked with urethra-prostatic disorders and of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders.
- Caution is recommended in case of administration of the syrup to the infants below the age of 1 year as the sedative effect can be associated with episodes of sleep apnea.
- This medication can affect reactions, the ability to drive and the ability to use tools or machinery.
- Festamin® oral solution: Bottle of 100 ml.
- Festamin® oral drops: Bottle of 20 ml with measuring dropper.
- Store at temperature below 30°C, protected from light.