Karbinal Er

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  • Allergies

Karbinal Er Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Carbinoxamine maleate extended-release 4mg/5mL; oral susp; strawberry-banana flavor; contain sulfites.

Pharmacological Class

Antihistamine.

How Supplied

Susp—300mL, 480mL

Manufacturer

Generic Availability

NO

Karbinal Er Indications

Indications

Allergic (seasonal and perennial) and vasomotor rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, reactions to blood or plasma. Adjunct in anaphylaxis. Dermatographism.

Karbinal Er Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

<2yrs: contraindicated. Use accurate measuring device. Individualize. 2–3yrs: 3.75–5mL (3–4mg) every 12hrs; 4–5yrs: 3.75–10mL (3–8mg) every 12hrs; 6–11yrs: 7.5–15mL (6–12mg) every 12hrs. ≥12yrs: 7.5–20mL (6–16mg) every 12hrs.

Karbinal Er Contraindications

Contraindications

Children <2yrs old. Concomitant MAOIs.

Karbinal Er Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Karbinal Er Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Increased intraocular pressure. Narrow angle glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Stenosing peptic ulcer. Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Sulfite allergy. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Karbinal Er Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Karbinal Er Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. MAOIs potentiate anticholinergic effects. Additive CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants (eg, hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers); avoid.

Karbinal Er Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, epigastric distress, thickening of bronchial secretions; hypersensitivity reactions.

Karbinal Er Clinical Trials

See Literature

Karbinal Er Note

Not Applicable

Karbinal Er Patient Counseling

See Literature