Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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PALGIC ORAL SOLUTION |
| Manufacturer |
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PamLab, L.L.C. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Carbinoxamine maleate 4mg/5mL; bubble gum flavor. |
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• PALGIC
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| Indications |
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Allergic (seasonal and perennial) and vasomotor rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, reactions to blood. Adjunct in anaphylaxis. Dermatographism. |
| Adults and Children |
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<1yr: not recommended. 1–6yrs: 2mg daily as needed; max 0.2–0.4mg/kg per day in divided doses 6–8 hrs apart. ≥6yrs: 4mg daily as needed; max 24mg/day in divided doses 6–8 hrs apart. |
| Contraindications |
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Concomitant MAOIs. Asthma, lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Glaucoma. GI or urinary obstruction. Hyperthyroidism. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates alcohol, other CNS depressants. Potentiates anticholinergic effects with MAOIs. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, dizziness, GI upset, thickening of bronchial secretions, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—100, 500
Syrup—4oz, pt |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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