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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate
Dexchlorpheniramine maleate (Polaramine)
Dexchlorpheniramine maleate
(dex-klor-fen-
EAR-ah-meen)
Pregnancy Category: B
Polaramine
(Rx)
Classification:
Antihistamine, alkylamine type
See Also:
See also
Antihistamines
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Action/Kinetics:
Minimal sedative and moderate anticholinergic effects.
Duration: 8 hr.
Contraindications:
Use of extended-release tablets in children.
Special Concerns:
Geriatric clients may be more sensitive to the usual adult dose.
How Supplied:
Syrup: 2 mg/5 mL;
Tablet: 2 mg;
Tablet, Extended Release: 4 mg, 6 mg
Dosage
?Syrup, Tablets
Adults: 2 mg q 4-6 hr.
Pediatric, 5-12 years: 1 mg q 4-6 hr;
2-5 years: 0.5 mg q 4-6 hr.
?Extended-Release Tablets
Adults and children over 12 years: 4-6 mg at bedtime or q 8-10 hr.
Children, 6-12 years: 4 mg/day, taken preferably at bedtime. |
