Carbinoxamine
Generic name: carbinoxamine [ car-bi-NOX-a-meen ]
Brand names: Karbinal ER, Ryvent, Histex PD, Histex CT, Carbinoxamine PD,
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Dosage forms: oral liquid (4 mg/5 mL); oral suspension, extended release (4 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (4 mg; 6 mg)
Drug class:Antihistamines
What is carbinoxamine?
Carbinoxamine is an antihistamine that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies.
Carbinoxamine is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Carbinoxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use carbinoxamine if you are allergic to it.
Do not use carbinoxamine if you also use an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
a thyroid disorder;
heart problems, high blood pressure;
liver or kidney disease;
asthma or sulfite allergy;
urination problems; or
You should not breastfeed while using carbinoxamine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
