Allergies:
Indications for: KARBINAL ER
Allergic (seasonal and perennial) and vasomotor rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, reactions to blood or plasma. Adjunct in anaphylaxis. Dermatographism.
Adults and Children:
<2yrs: contraindicated. Use accurate measuring device. Individualize. 2–3yrs: 3.75–5mL (3–4mg) every 12hrs; 4–5yrs: 3.75–10mL (3–8mg) every 12hrs; 6–11yrs: 7.5–15mL (6–12mg) every 12hrs. ≥12yrs: 7.5–20mL (6–16mg) every 12hrs.
KARBINAL ER Contraindications:
Children <2yrs old. Concomitant MAOIs.
KARBINAL ER Warnings/Precautions:
Increased intraocular pressure. Narrow angle glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Stenosing peptic ulcer. Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Sulfite allergy. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
KARBINAL ER Classification:
Antihistamine.
KARBINAL ER Interactions:
See Contraindications. MAOIs potentiate anticholinergic effects. Additive CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants (eg, hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers); avoid.
Adverse Reactions:
Sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, epigastric distress, thickening of bronchial secretions; hypersensitivity reactions.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Susp—300mL, 480mL
