Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Mequitazine
Alfresa Pharma corporation
Mequitazine
colorless to light yellow, limpid and viscous syrup
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Internal Revised: 12/2016 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 SYRUP 0.03% FOR PEDIATRIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Mequitazine DOSAGE FORM: colorless to light yellow, limpid and viscous syrup IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine suppresses activities of allergic substances (histamine, etc.) and improves allergic symptoms. It is usually used in the treatment of 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 (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. If you have: 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 0.4 mL (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: 4 mL (1.2 mg) for 1 to under 2 years (8 to less than 12 kg), 6 mL (1.8 mg) for 2 to under 4 years (12 to less than 17 kg), 8 mL (2.4 mg) for 4 to under 7 years (17 to less Read the complete document