HANSTAMIN

COMPOSITION:

100mL contains:

• Chlorpheniramine maleate: 1.5g
• Excipient q.s.f: 100mL

INDICATIONS:

This product is indicated to block or counteract the effects of excessive liberation of histamine in the body, as a response to allergic and/or anaphylactic reactions; allergies, swellings, eczemas, photosensitisation, acute laminitis, tympanism and ruminal atony, post-delivery mammary oedema and infectious processes in general. It is also recommended for insect or snake bites; reactions to vaccination (better results are obtained in this case if product is administered prior to vaccination); blood transfusions; to alleviate itches and skin allergies, etc.

ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE:

For intramuscular, intraveneous, subcutaneous injection.

1 mL per 100kg b.w., twice a day until remission of symptoms is seen, or until the professional in charge indicated (0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg live weight/day).

PRECAUTIONS:

• This product may cause: depression of the Central Nervous System (lethargy, drowsiness) collateral effects in the gastrointestinal system (diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia) anti-cholinergic action (dryness of the mouth, urinary retention).
• Its use is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to this kind of antihistamine or to this drug in particular.
• It should be used cautiously in patients suffering from glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular diseases or hypertension and diabetes.
• Special care should be taken when administered together with other CNS depressors.

PRESENTATION:  100mL vial.