treatment of uticaria, allergic rhinitis, serum reactions, and other allergic conditions.
USUAL DOSE.— 25 mg up to four times daily.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate (Chlor-Trimeton)
ACTION AND USE.— This drug is used for the symptomatic treatment of urticaria and other allergic conditions.
USUAL DOSE.— 4 mg up to four times daily.
Meclizine Hydrochloride (Antivet, Bonine)
ACTION AND USE.— Meclizine hydrochloride has a longer duration of action than diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is used for the relief of motion sickness and is contraindicated in pregnancy.
USUAL DOSE.— 25 mg once daily, first dose taken 1 hour prior to start of trip.
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
ACTION AND USE.— Similar to other antihistamines, the greatest usefulness of this drug is the prevention and treatment of motion sickness. It may also be used to control nausea and vomiting in connection with radiation sickness.
USUAL DOSE.— 50 mg four times daily. HISTAMINE H, RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
ACTION AND USE.— Cimetidine inhibits histamine at the gastric receptor sites. It is used to promote healing of duodenal ulcers.
USUAL DOSE.— 150 mg twice daily. Antacids given concomitantly do not interfere with absorption.
Ranitidine (Zantac)
ACTION AND USE.— Like Cimetidine, it inhibits histamine at the gastric receptor sites and is used to promote healing of Antacids given concomitantly with absorption. duodenal ulcers. do not interfere
USUAL DOSE.— 150 mg twice daily. Some patients may have to have their dosage adjusted based on clinical response.
COLD RELIEF PREPARATIONS
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (Sudafed)
ACTION AND USE.— Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is indicated for the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.
USUAL DOSE.— 60 mg every 6 hours. Do not exceed 240 mg in 24 hours.
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Triprolidine Hydrochloride (Actifed)
ACTION AND USE.— This antihistamine and decongestant combination is indicated for the symptomatic relief of colds, hay fever, etc.
USUAL DOSE.— 1 tablet three times daily.
Phenylpropanolamine and Guaifenesin (Entex-LA)
ACTION AND USE.— This drug combination is used the same as pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
USUAL DOSE.— One tablet three times daily.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride, and Brompheniramine Hydrochloride (Dimetapp Extentabs)
ACTION AND USE.— This drug is indicated for the temporary relief of cold symptoms or those from hay fever.
USUAL DOSE.— One tablet every 12 hours.
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dexbrompheniramine Hydrochloride (Drixoral)
ACTION AND USE.— This drug combination is used the same as Dimetapp.
USUAL DOSE.— One tablet every 12 hours.