Uses of Noaztine

Noaztine belongs to the group of antihistamines; H1 receptor antagonists should be indicated for the treatment of certain conditions of nasal congestion, allergies, and for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Find out information about ingredients and uses to help patients use the drug effectively.

1.1. What is Noaztine? Drug Noaztine belongs to the group of antihistamines; histamine H1 receptor antagonists. Noaztine drug includes the following ingredients:
Main active ingredient: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50mg. Excipients: Dicalciphosphate, avicel, aerosil, magnesium stearate, tapioca starch, p.v.p, D.S.T, indigo carmine. The drug is prepared in the form of 50mg tablets, blisters of 4 tablets, boxes of 20 blisters and is recommended for use in children from 6 years of age and older.
1.2. What does Noaztine treat? What does Noaztine treat? Noaztine drug with the main ingredient Diphenhydramine is an H1 antihistamine, so it has the following uses:
Blocking the effects of histamine, the agent that causes typical allergic manifestations in the respiratory tract (cough), nose (stuffy nose, runny nose), skin (erythema, itching). Diphenhydramine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. This effect is partly due to the anticholinergic and CNS depressant properties of the drug. Diphenhydramine is used alone or in combination with other anti-Parkinsonian agents for the early treatment of tremor in Parkinson's syndrome. In addition, drugs may also be useful in the treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions. Noaztine is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. In addition, the drug is also used topically to treat itching and pain caused by skin lesions.

2.1. How to take Noaztine Noaztine is made in the form of tablets that are convenient for oral administration. Patients need to take the drug with a sufficient amount of filtered water. Noaztine can be used with food, water or milk to reduce stomach irritation. In case of taking medicine with anti-motion sickness effect, it should be used 1-2 hours before going.
Patients should pay attention not to break, chew, crush, but drink the whole pill.
2.2. Dosage of the drug Noaztine Adults: maximum dose of 300 mg / day.
Antihistamine, anti-allergic: 25 - 50mg / time, 4-6 hours to take once. Reduce movement disorders: the first dose is 25 mg / time and 3 times / day, then increase to 50 mg / time and take 4 times a day. Anti-emetic, anti-motion sickness: 25-50mg/time, from 4-6 hours to take once. Sedation, sleep: 50 mg each time, 20-30 minutes before going to bed. Children over 6 years old:
Antihistamines, anti-allergics: 6.25-25 mg/time depending on age, 3-4 times/day, maximum dose 150 mg/day. Antiemetic, reduce dizziness: take 1 - 1.5 mg/kg/time, 3-4 times/day, maximum dose 300 mg/day.

Handling missed dose: Patients need to take it as soon as they remember, if it is almost time for the next dose, they should skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as usual, do not take up the next dose. Treatment of overdose: There are data on diphenhydramine poisoning in children: a dose of 470mg caused severe poisoning in a 2-year-old child and a dose of 7.5g caused severe poisoning in a 14-year-old child. After gastric lavage, in both cases there were still anticholinergic symptoms, wide QRS interval on electrocardiogram and rhabdomyolysis. Therefore, when an overdose of the drug occurs and dangerous complications appear, the patient should stop using the drug and notify the doctor for timely treatment.

Patient is allergic to the main active ingredient diphenhydramine, other antihistamines or any of the excipients listed above of Noaztine. Patients with bronchial asthma Children under 6 years old. User is using MAO

During the use of Noaztine, patients should note:
Must be very careful when using the drug for subjects with prostate enlargement, bladder obstruction or pyloric stenosis due to anticholinergic drugs. strong. Use these objects only when absolutely necessary. The sedative effect of the drug can be greatly enhanced when used concomitantly with alcohol or with drugs that depress the central nervous system. Caution should be exercised in patients with myasthenia gravis, muscle weakness or narrow-angle glaucoma. Pregnant women: There have been no cases of effects of the drug on the mother as well as the fetus when taking the drug during pregnancy. However, pregnant women should still be cautious during use. Lactation: Noaztine is excreted in breast milk, but at very low doses, it has little effect on the nursing infant. Therefore, the benefits and risks of use for breastfeeding infants can be weighed. Use caution when driving and operating machinery because the drug can cause drowsiness or extrapyramidal syndrome affecting the working process.

During the course of drug use, side effects may occur with the following frequencies:
Common:
Central nervous system: mild to moderate somnolence, headache, fatigue, agitation. Respiratory: bronchial secretions are denser. Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, weight gain, dry mucous membranes. Uncommon:
Cardiovascular: decreased blood pressure, palpitations, edema. Central nervous system: sedation, dizziness, paradoxical excitability, insomnia, depression. Skin: photosensitivity, rash, angioedema. Genitourinary - urinary: urinary retention. Liver: hepatitis. Neuro-muscular, skeletal: myalgia, paresthesia, tremor. Eyes: blurred vision. Respiratory: bronchospasm, nosebleed. The shelf life of the drug is 36 months from the date of manufacture. Store Noaztine in a cool, dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, in its original packaging and out of direct light. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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