Triprolidine
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What is Triprolidine?[edit | edit source]
- Triprolidine is a first generation antihistamine that is used for symptoms of allergic rhinitis and the common cold and as a short acting sedative.
What are the uses of this medicine?[edit | edit source]
Triprolidine temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
How does this medicine work?[edit | edit source]
- Triprolidine (trye proe' li deen) is a first generation antihistamine that is used to treat the symptoms of the common cold, including sneezing, cough, runny note, watery eyes and itching.
- Triprolidine belongs to the ethanolamine class of antihistamines (with clemastine and dimenhydrinate) and is currently used largely in combination with pseudoephedrine in prescription or over-the-counter products for relief of symptoms of the common cold and allergic rhinitis.
Who Should Not Use this medicine ?[edit | edit source]
This medicine cannot be used in patients with:
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
What drug interactions can this medicine cause?[edit | edit source]
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Be sure to mention any of the following:
Is this medicine FDA approved?[edit | edit source]
- It was patented in 1948 and came into medical use in 1953.
How should this medicine be used?[edit | edit source]
Recommended dosage:
- The typical adult oral dose is 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) (2.5 mg) 3 to 4 times a day.
Childen 6 to under 12 years of age:
- ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 6 years of age:
- Consult a doctor
Administration:
- Triprolidine comes as syrup containing Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg.
- Take it every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls (20 mL) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?[edit | edit source]
This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:
- As Syrup
- Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains:
- Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg
This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː
- Aprodine and Silafed
- Actidil
What side effects can this medication cause?[edit | edit source]
The most common side effects of this medicine include:
- sedation, impairment of motor function, confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth and throat, palpitations, tachycardia, abdominal distress, constipation and headache.
- Antihistamines can worsen urinary retention and glaucoma.
What special precautions should I follow?[edit | edit source]
Tell doctor before use if you have:
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- Tell your doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
- When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children.
- Triprolidine may cause drowsiness. use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
- Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect of Triprolidine. Avoid concomitant use.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages with Triprolidine.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Triprolidine has not been linked to instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury.
What to do in case of emergency/overdose?[edit | edit source]
- In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline of your country. In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222.
- Overdose related information is also available online at poisonhelp.org/help.
- In the event that the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services. In the United States, call 911.
Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?[edit | edit source]
- If pregnant, ask a health professional before use.
Can this medicine be used in children?[edit | edit source]
Children under 6 years of age:
- Consult a doctor.
What are the active and inactive ingredients in this medicine?[edit | edit source]
Active ingredient:
- TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Inactive ingredients:
- Citric Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol, Bubble Gum Flavor.
Who manufactures and distributes this medicine?[edit | edit source]
- Westminster Pharmaceuticals
What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?[edit | edit source]
- Store at room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).
- Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.
- Do not use if foil seal is missing or broken.
First Generation Antihistamines
- Brompheniramine
- Carbinoxamine
- Chlorcyclizine
- Chlorpheniramine
- Clemastine
- Cyclizine
- Cyproheptadine
- Dexbrompheniramine
- Dexchlorpheniramine
- Dimenhydrinate
- Diphenhydramine
- Doxylamine
- Hydroxyzine
- Meclizine
- Phenyltoloxamine
- Promethazine
- Triprolidine
Second Generation Antihistamines
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First Generation Antihistamines
- Brompheniramine
- Carbinoxamine
- Chlorcyclizine
- Chlorpheniramine
- Clemastine
- Cyclizine
- Cyproheptadine
- Dexbrompheniramine
- Dexchlorpheniramine
- Dimenhydrinate
- Diphenhydramine
- Doxylamine
- Hydroxyzine
- Meclizine
- Phenyltoloxamine
- Promethazine
- Triprolidine
Second Generation Antihistamines
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