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Generic: clemastine View All Brands Tavist Allergy, Tavist, Contac 12 Hour Allergy, Clemastine Fumarate, Dailyhist-1, Contac, Tavist-1, Allerhist-1 An antihistamine - It is used to treat the symptoms of allergies and mild allergic reactions	To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? CLEMASTINE (KLEM as teen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergies and mild allergic reactions. This medicine will not treat an infection. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: glaucoma high blood pressure or heart disease if you have taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days lung or breathing disease, like asthma pain or trouble passing urine stomach problems an unusual or allergic reaction to clemastine, other medicines foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply. Patients over 60 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate This medicine may also interact with the following medications: alcohol barbiturates like phenobarbital medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances medicines for sleep muscle relaxers narcotic pain medicines other medicines for cold, cough or allergy What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/ booths. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue changes in vision confused, agitated, nervous fast, irregular heartbeat low blood pressure seizures tremor trouble breathing trouble passing urine uncoordinated unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): constipation, diarrhea drowsy, tired dry mouth, nose, throat headache loss of appetite stomach upset, vomiting thick mucous unusual sweating
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