Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Overdose

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms

Contraindications

No information provided.

Pharmaceutical form

Substance-powder

Undesirable effects

When using this product:

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Therapeutic indications

WHAT AZARON IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

It contains as an active substance tripelenamine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine, a drug that is used on the skin to eliminate or reduce the effects of allergies, thereby decreasing symptoms such as itching or pain caused by certain causative agents.

 

Azaron Stick is used for temporary relief of itching, pain or tingling due to insect bites or contact with jellyfish or nettles, or itching due to mild skin irritation.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Diphenhydramine

Special warnings and precautions for use

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all drugs, this drug can cause side effects, although not everyone suffers from it.

 

The most characteristic side effect that can occur is irritation and mild allergic reactions to contact.

 

Adverse reaction reporting

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if there are possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also communicate them directly through the Spanish system of Pharmacovigilance of medicines for human use: https://www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can provide more information about the safety of this drug.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

HOW TO TAKE AZARON

Exactly follow the instructions for the administration of the drug contained in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt ask for your doctor or pharmacist.

 

The recommended dose is:

- Adults and children over 6 years:

Azaron Stick is applied to the affected skin area. Repeat if necessary, up to 3 or 4 times a day.

 

Dermal route of use.

Slide the bar with a gentle massage over the affected area.

Apply only in conditions of reduced size.

Do not use on injured skin (or wounds).

 

Use in children

In children over 2 years and under 6 years, doctor or pharmacist they must value their work.

 

If you use more Azaron Stick than you should

With a skin bar, overdose is irrelevant.

 

It has been reported the appearance of toxic reactions in a child (agitation, convulsions, ...) in which it was used on a large area of the body. 

 

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion you must immediately go to a medical facility, or  consult your doctor or pharmacist, or call the toxicological Information service, call 91 562 04 20, indicating the drug and the amount ingested.

 

If you forgot to use Azaron Stick

Do not use a double dose to compensate for missed doses.

Apply the dose as soon as you remember the next dose at the usual time.

 

If you have any further questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.