Alka-seltzer (diphenhydramine)

Overdose

Prolonged or too frequent administration of the drug in young children can lead to central nervous system inhibition, hypothermia, coma, prolonged pupil dilation. Naphazoline can cause a sudden decrease in blood pressure and tachycardia.

There are no data concerning acute overdose of drops injected topically into the conjunctival sac.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Undesirable effects

Dragees, Solution for intramuscular administration, Solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration, Substance-powderTablets for childrenCoated tablets

Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, headache, weakness, numbness of the mucous membranes, decreased reaction rate.

Drowsiness, dizziness, decreased reaction time, headache, weakness, dry mouth, numbness of the mucous membranes, nausea.

Increased excitability (especially in children).

Therapeutic indications

Dragees, Solution for intramuscular administration, Solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration, Substance-powderTablets for childrenCoated tablets

Allergic diseases, allergic dermatoses, stomach and duodenal ulcer, insomnia, vomiting of pregnant women, Meniere's syndrome, seasickness, radiation sickness, Parkinsonism.

Allergic diseases, allergic dermatoses, stomach and duodenal ulcer, insomnia, vomiting of pregnant women, Meniere's syndrome, seasickness, radiation sickness, Parkinsonism.

Allergic reactions of the upper respiratory tract (runny nose, watery eyes, sore throat or nose), colds.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

  • H1- antihistamines

Name of the medicinal product

Alka-Seltzer (diphenhydramine)

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Diphenhydramine

Special warnings and precautions for use

WARNINGS Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. PRECAUTIONS

No information provided.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Dragees, Solution for intramuscular administration, Solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration, Substance-powderGel for external use, dosed suspension for inhalationTablets for childrenCoated tablets

In/m — 1-5 ml of 1% solution.

Inside-0.025–0.05 g (for children-0.01-0.03 g) 1-3 times a day. The course is 10-15 days.

Externally. Adults and children over 2 years of age Alka-Seltzer (diphenhydramine)® apply to the affected areas of the skin (a strip of gel 3-5 cm long on the area of the lesion the size of the palm) 3-4 times a day and distribute with light massaging movements.

In/m — 1-5 ml of 1% solution. Inside, adults-25-50 mg 1-3 times a day.

Children — 10-30 mg 1-3 times a day. The course is 10-15 days.

Inside, adults — 2 tablets. every 6 hours, but no more than 12 tablets. per day.

Children from 6 to 12 years — 1 table. (no more than 6) per day. Children under 6 years of age need to consult a doctor.