NIPOLAZIN Fine Granules 0.6% for Pediatric (ニポラジン小児用細粒0.6％)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Mequitazine

Available from:

Alfresa Pharma corporation

INN (International Name):

Mequitazine

Pharmaceutical form:

white to faintly yellowish white powder (fine granule)

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Internal
Revised: 05/2021
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
NIPOLAZIN FINE GRANULES 0.6% FOR PEDIATRIC
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Mequitazine
DOSAGE FORM:
white to faintly yellowish white powder (fine granule)
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine suppresses activities of allergic substances (histamine,
etc.) and improves
allergic symptoms.
It is usually used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis,
hives, and itch associated with
skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis, pruritus cutaneous).
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itching,
rash, etc.) to any
medicines or foods.
If you have: narrow-angle glaucoma or occlusive disease in the lower
urinary tract.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・For bronchial asthma: In general, for children, take 0.02 g (0.12
mg of the active ingredient)
per kilogram of the body weight at a time, twice a day. Age-based
normal single dose are:
0.2 g (1.2 mg) for 1 to under 2 years (8 to less than 12 kg), 0.3 g
(1.8mg) for 2 to under 4
years (12 to less than 17kg), 0.4 g (2.4 mg) for 4 to under 7 ye