Biocin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biocin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biocin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Biocin may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
UNSAFE
Biocin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biocin is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Biocin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Biocin may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biocin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Biocin 2mg/5ml Syrup
Introduction
Biocin is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.
Biocin should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to ... Show more
Uses of Biocin
Allergic conditions
Side effects of Biocin
Common
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Drowsiness
Loss of appetite
Nausea
How to use Biocin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Biocin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Biocin works
Biocin is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. Bioc ... Show more
What if you forget to take Biocin?
If you miss a dose of Biocin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the CPM 4mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Oral
Adult: 4 mg every 4-6 hr. Max: 24 mg daily.
Parenteral
Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock
Adult: 10-20 mg IM, SC, or ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Child: 1-2 yr: 1 mg bid,
2-5 yr: 1 mg every 4-6 hr,
6-12 yr: 2 mg every 4-6 hr.
Max: 6 mg daily (1-5 yr); 12 mg daily (6-12 yr).
Paren ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, Neonates.
Mode of Action
Chlorphenamine is an H1-receptor antagonist which competetively blocks H1-receptor sites on tissues.
Precaution
Elderly, pylori duodenal obstruction, angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia, epilepsy, renal and hepatic impairment. May af ... Show more
Side Effect
CNS depression, sedation, drowsiness, lassitude, dizziness. GI upsets, anorexia, or increased appetite, epigastric pain, blurring of vision, dysuria, ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Antihistamine exposure in first trimester not reported to be associated with increased risk of malformations; animal studies not reported; ... Show more
Interaction
Potentiates sedative effect of psychotropic drugs e.g. barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, anxiolytics and antipsychotics. Interaction with al ... Show more
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