Carbinoxamine is used to relieve the symptoms of allergies and cold syndromes, such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy skin and watery eyes.
What is Carbinoxamine?
Carbinoxamine works by reducing the effects triggered by histamine, such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
How should Carbinoxamine be taken?
Carbinoxamine can be administered orally in the form of tablets, capsules, solution or suspension.
Side effects associated with Carbinoxamine
Among the possible adverse effects are included:
- Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion
- Coordination difficulties
- Tarnished view, headaches, tinnitus
- Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- Diarrhea, constipation
- Stuffy nose, congestion
- Increased sweating, numbness or tingling
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth or nose
- Mild skin rash
- Excitement or restlessness (especially in children)
You should immediately contact a doctor if taking Carbinoxamine triggers any of the following symptoms:
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Itchy skin
- Difficult breathing
- Feeling of tightness in the chest
- Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
- Feeling of faintness
- Decreased urination
- Wheezing
- Heavy heartbeat
- Bruising or bleeding
- Pallor
- Jaundice
- Dark urine
- Fever
- Confusion
- Weakness
Contraindications and warnings associated with the use of Carbinoxamine
Carbinoxamine can compromise the ability to drive or operate hazardous machinery. Its side effects can be aggravated by alcohol. Carbinoxamine should not be taken if you have taken MAO inhibitors in the past 14 days.
Moreover, before starting the treatment it is important to tell your doctor if:
- You have any allergies to the active substance, its ingredients, other medicines or any food
- You are taking other medications, herbal remedies and supplements, especially other medicines for colds or allergies, medicines for sleep, muscle relaxants, narcotics or drugs for anxiety, depression or seizures
- You suffer (or have suffered) from narrow angle glaucoma, stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal blocks, cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure, prostate hypertrophy, urination problems, asthma or hyperthyroidism
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
