Dexodil 2mg Tablet

Dexodil 2mg Tablet is an antihistamine medicine that effectively treats a wide range of symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and the common cold.

Give Dexodil 2mg Tablet to your child by mouth with or without food in the dose and way prescribed by the doctor. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Dexodil 2mg Tablet. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, let the child calm down and give the same dose again. However, do not repeat the dose if it is already time for the next dose.

After taking this medicine, your child may experience minor and temporary side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, and constipation. These symptoms generally disappear within a few days. But, in case they persist or start bothering your child, it would be best to consult your child's doctor without any delay.

Inform your child's doctor if your child is on any medical regime or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Make sure the doctor knows if your child has or had any heart, liver, or kidney problems or was born prematurely. Any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems should also be well indicated to the doctor to avoid any complications in the treatment. All this information will help your child's doctor make dose alterations and plan your child's overall treatment better.

• Treatment of Allergic conditions

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Dexodil 2mg Tablet is given to children in conditions such as hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. It provides relief from symptoms that develop in such conditions like blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. Give Dexodil 2mg Tablet regularly to your child as recommended by the doctor. It treats and prevents these allergic symptoms by blocking the chemical histamine responsible for causing them.

Dexodil 2mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Polaramine

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Dryness in mouth

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Dexodil 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dexodil 2mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.

• Try giving the medicines at the same time each day as that will help you remember the doses and prevent the chances of missing a dose.
• Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Dexodil 2mg Tablet. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
• Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Dexodil 2mg Tablet. Taking frequent sips of water may help.
• Dexodil 2mg Tablet can trigger constipation in your child. If this happens, give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
• Dexodil 2mg Tablet should be avoided in children who are less than 2 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
• Do not alter the dose or abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may render the treatment ineffective and cause side effects.
• Along with giving this medicine on time, ensure that your child follows self-care measures such as avoiding exposure to allergens and maintaining hygiene as these may help your child recover fast.
• Dexodil 2mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
• Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Dexodil 2mg Tablet.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
• Dexodil 2mg Tablet should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.

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