GENERIC

Mebhydrolin Napadisylate

Indications

  • Dayhista is indicated in-
  • Allergic disease or symptoms such as urticaria
  • Pruritus of various origin
  • Eczema
  • Itching
  • Drug rash
  • Insect bites
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Dermatitis of nutritional origin
  • Hay fever
  • Vasomotor rhinitis

Allergic asthma.

Pharmacology

Mebhydrolin diminishes or abolishes the main actions of histamine in the body by blocking of histamine receptors.

Dosage and administration

Adults and children over 10 years: 2-6 tablets daily Children-

  • 5-10 years: 2-4 tablets daily
  • 2-5 years: 1-3 tablets daily
  • Up to 2 years: 1-2 tablets daily

Treatment should be given in several single doses daily. Mebhydrolin may be swallowed during or shortly after meals. For children, the tablet may be crushed and mixed with food.

Interactions

The effects of atropine and tricyclic anti-depressants may be enhanced by Dayhista. It may mask the warning symptoms of damage caused by ototoxic drugs.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Mebhydrolin tablet or to mebhydrolin

Prostatic hypertrophy, narrow-angle glaucoma.

First trimester of pregnancy.

Side effects

Lassitude, dizziness, hypotension, muscular weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation, epigastric pain, headache, blurred vision, tinnitus, depression, nightmares, anorexia, dryness of the mouth, tightness of the chest, tingling, sedation, drowsiness etc. may occur.

Pregnancy and lactation

Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

Precautions and warnings

The substance may cause drowsiness, if affected, driving or operating machinery & alcoholic drinks should be avoided.

Storage

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Clinical information is taken from the most complete brand listing (Dayhista); it applies to the active ingredient.

Brands of Mebhydrolin Napadisylate

Brands of Mebhydrolin Napadisylate
#BrandCompanyFormStrengthPrice
1AexidalAlbion Laboratories LimitedTablet50 mg৳ 2.00per unit
2BexidalBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet50 mg৳ 3.00per unit
3DayhistaMedimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet50 mg৳ 2.50per unit
4MebastinIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet50 mg৳ 2.00per unit
5MebidalEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet50 mg৳ 3.00per unit
6MebolinACME Laboratories Ltd.Tablet50 mg৳ 3.00per unit
7MedrolinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.Tablet50 mg৳ 2.00per unit

This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.