Dimetindene

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Dimetindene is an antipruritic antihistamine, characterized by relatively small size and rapid onset.

Indications

Dimetindene is indicated as symptomatic treatment of allergic reactions including upper respiratory tract, food and drug, urticaria, and pruritus (except cholestasis). It may used to treat insect stings and eruptive skin diseases such as chicken pox.

Side effects

drowsiness
gastrointestinal disturbances
- nausea
dryness of throat and mouth
vertigo
headaches

Also reported

impotency
oedema
cutaneous eruptions
muscle spasms
respiratory disturbances

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