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- $Subject{Seldane Marion Merrell Dow Antihistamine terfenadine allergy
- sneezing runny nose itching tearing histamine allergic reaction}
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- terfenadine
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- BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
-
- Seldane (Marion Merrell Dow)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Antihistamine
-
- INGREDIENT
-
- terfenadine
-
- DOSAGE FORM
-
- Tablets (60 mg)
-
- STORAGE
-
- Terfenadine should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed
- container. The tablets should not be exposed to high temperatures (above
- 104 degrees_F), direct sunlight, or moisture during storage.
-
- USES
-
- Terfenadine is used to treat the symptoms of allergy, including sneezing,
- runny nose, itching, and tearing. It belongs to a group of drugs known as
- antihistamines, which acts by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical
- that is released by the body during an allergic reaction.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- Terfenadine can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food or milk
- (unless your doctor directs otherwise).
- Terfenadine should be taken only as needed to control the symptoms of
- allergy.
- If you miss a dose of this medication and you are taking it on a regular
- schedule, take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time
- for your next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at all; just
- return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Abdominal pain; cough; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat;
- fatigue; headache; increased appetite; insomnia; nausea; nervousness;
- nosebleeds; sore throat; sweating; vomiting; or weakness. These side effects
- should disappear as your body adjusts to this medication.
- To reduce mouth dryness, chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or hard
- candy.
- If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up
- slowly from a sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- depression, hair loss, itching, menstrual disorders, muscle or bone pain,
- nightmares, palpitations, shortness of breath, tingling of your fingers or
- toes, tremors, urinary frequency, visual disturbances, or yellowing of the
- skin or eyes.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- Terfenadine interacts with the following medications:
- 1. The combination of terfenadine and ketocorcizole can result in
- increased adverse effects.
- 2. The combination of terfenadine and certain antibiotics, such as
- erythromycin and troleandomycin, can result in increased adverse effects.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially any listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to terfenadine.
- * Before starting terfenadine, tell your doctor if you now have or if you
- have ever had asthma.
- * Terfenadine causes less drowsiness than other antihistamines. However,
- until you see how it affects you, be cautious about performing tasks that
- require alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially dangerous
- machinery.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This drug's safety
- in human pregnancy has not been established. Also, tell your doctor if you
- are breast-feeding. The effects of terfenadine on nursing infants are not yet
- known.
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-
- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-