Mebhydroline or mebhydrolin is a drug to relieve allergy symptoms, such as eyes Red and runny nose, itchy skin rash, stuffy nose consequencerhinitis allergy, or shortness of breath. Mebhydrolin is available in the form of tablets, caplets, capsules, and suspensions.
Mebhydrolin belongs to the group of first-generation antihistamines that work by reducing and preventing the effects of histamine, a natural substance that causes allergic reactions when the body is exposed to allergens. That way, allergy symptoms will subside.
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What is Mebhydrolin
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | Antihistamines |
| Benefit | Relieves allergy symptoms |
| Consumed by | Adults and children |
| Mebhydrolin for pregnant and lactating women | Category N: Not categorized. Mebhydrolin is not known to be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Tablets, caplets, capsules, and syrups (suspensions) |
Warnings Before Taking Mebhydrolin
Mebhydrolin should only be used as prescribed by a doctor. Before using mebhydrolin, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Do not use this medication if you are allergic to mebhydrolin. Always tell your doctor about any allergies you have.
- Tell your doctor if you have asthma. Mebhydrolin should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks.
- Do not give this medicine to newborns or premature babies.
- Tell your doctor if you have angle-closure glaucoma, enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, epilepsy, or intestinal obstruction.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Do not drive a vehicle or do activities that require alertness after taking mebhydrolin, because this drug can cause drowsiness.
- See your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction or overdose after taking this medicine.
Dosage and Rules of Use Mebhydrolin
The doctor will adjust the dosage and the rules for using mebhydrolin according to the patient's condition and age. In general, here are the dosages for dealing with allergies in adults and children:
- Mature: 100–300 mg per day
- Children >10 years old: 100–300 mg per day
- Children aged 5-10 years: 100–200 mg per day
- Children aged 2-5 years: 50–150 mg per day
- Children <2 years old: 50–100 mg per day
How to Take Mebhydrolin Correctly
Follow the doctor's recommendations in taking mebhydrolin and read the instructions for use contained on the drug packaging. Mebhydrolin should be taken with meals or immediately after meals.
Try to take mebhydrolin in the form of tablets, caplets, and capsules as a whole. Do not split, chew, or crush the medicine as this may affect the effectiveness of the medicine.
If you are going to take mebhydrolin suspension, shake the medicine first. Use the measuring spoon that is provided in the medicine package. Do not use a regular spoon to take medication, as the dose may differ from the one prescribed.
If you forget to take your medicine, take it immediately if the time lag with the next dose is not too close. When it is close, ignore the dose and do not double the next dose.
Store mebhydrolin in a cool and dry place. Keep the medicine away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep medicine out of reach of children.
Mebhydrolin Interaction with Other Drugs
Mebhydrolin can cause drug interactions if used together with other drugs, including:
- Increases the drowsiness effect when taken with drugs that have a lowering effect on central nervous system activity (central nervous system depressant) or alcohol
- Increases antimuscarinic effects, such as dry mouth, palpitations or blurred vision, when taken with MAOIs or atropine
- Masking the side effects of medications that can cause ear damage, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics
Mebhydrolin side effects and dangers
Side effects that may occur after taking mebhydrolin are:
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- dry mouth
- Thicker phlegm
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty urinating (urinary retention)
- Constipation (constipation)
- Increased stomach acid (GERD)
- Nauseous
- Throw up
- Diarrhea
Check with your doctor if the side effects above do not subside immediately or get worse. See your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to the drug or serious side effects that are rare, such as seizures, excessive sweating, muscle aches, tingling, tremors, sleep disturbances, confusion, or hair loss.