Carbinoxamine - Oral

Carbinoxamine helps relieve symptoms of cold and allergy, such as runny nose, itch, watery eyes, and sneezing.

It also helps relieve allergic skin conditions such as hives.

This medicine may be used to treat other allergic conditions as decided by your doctor.

Take Carbinoxamine exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether you should take this medicine with or without food. Different preparations of this medicine may be taken differently.

Carbinoxamine is available as a tablet, oral solution, and oral suspension.

If you are taking the tablet, swallow it with a glass of water.

If you are taking the oral solution or suspension, shake the bottle well before you take the medicine to ensure that the liquid is evenly mixed. Use an accurate measuring device (e.g. measuring cup, oral syringe) to measure your dose. Do not use a household tablespoon or teaspoon.

The dose of Carbinoxamine will be decided by your doctor.

You may stop taking Carbinoxamine once you feel better unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.

DO NOT double a dose under any circumstances.

Do not take Carbinoxamine if you are breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to children below 2 years old unless instructed by the doctor.

Do not take Carbinoxamine if you are currently taking a medicine that is used to treat depression known as monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tranylcypromine.

Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:

• heart disease or problem with the heart or blood vessels e.g. high blood pressure, weakening of the heart due to reduced blood flow to the heart
• increased pressure in the eye
• history of asthma
• hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)
• prostate enlargement
• blockage in the stomach, intestine or urinary tract

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant.

Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Carbinoxamine to a child aged 2 years and above or the elderly. Children and elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects.

Carbinoxamine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired mental and physical abilities. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.

Other side effects include any of the following: headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, ringing in the ears, dry mouth, throat, or nose, diarrhoea, constipation, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain or discomfort.

Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.

Do not take Carbinoxamine if you are currently taking a medicine that is used to treat depression known as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tranylcypromine.

Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking other medicines that cause drowsiness or affect your concentration.

Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.

Avoid alcohol. Alcohol intake may worsen the dizziness and drowsiness caused by Carbinoxamine.

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.

Protect from light.

Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.