Almetamin 0.25 mg / 2 mg

Indication

Treatment of acute urticaria, hay fever, chronic bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, drug eruption, atopic dermatitis, eczema, contact dermatitis and allergic conjunctivitis.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone 0.25 mg
• Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Direction

Adults and children over 12 years: initially 1-2 tablets 1-4 times daily. Children 6-12 years: initially 1/2-1 tablet 2-3 times daily. Infants 3-6 years: initially 1/4-1/2 tablet 2-3 times daily. When symptoms improve, reduce gradually to the minimal maintenance dose and then discontinue. Do not use for a long time.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• dry mouth
• headache
• nausea
• With prolonged use: fluid retention
• raised blood sugar
• bone thinning
• adrenal suppression
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use with hypersensitivity to ingredients
• systemic fungal infection
• or with MAOI medicines
• Contains a corticosteroid: do not use long term or stop abruptly
• caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• glaucoma and infections
• May cause drowsiness
• avoid driving and alcohol
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.