Comprimidos de Clemastina

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What is clemastine used for?

Clemastine is a type of antihistamínico that is used to relieve allergies, such as rinite alérgica e allergic skin conditions.

It is a sedating antihistamine, meaning it will make you feel sleepy or drowsy.

You can buy clemastine tablets without a prescription at a pharmacy.

How does clemastine work?

Clemastine works by blocking the effects of histamine, a chemical that is released when your body is exposed to allergens such as pollen, pet fur, house dust, or insect bites.

By blocking the effects of histamine, it helps relieve allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny or blocked nose.

Side effects of clemastine

Common side effects of clemastine are:

• Feeling tired or sleepy.

• Tontura.

• Dry mouth, nose and throat.

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How to manage clemastine side effects

The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any continue or become troublesome.

Se você sentir quaisquer outros sintomas que acha que podem ser devido a este medicamento, fale com seu médico ou farmacêutico para mais orientações.

Who should not take clemastine?

Before you start taking clemastine it is important that you discuss the treatment with a doctor or pharmacist if:

• You are pregnant, trying for a baby, or breastfeeding.

• Você tem um problema com o funcionamento do seu fígado, ou se você tem um problema com seus rins.

• Você tem uma condição que causa aumento da pressão nos seus olhos, como o glaucoma.

• You have prostate problems, or if you have been experiencing any difficulty peeing (urinating).

• Você sabe que tem uma obstrução no seu intestino delgado.

• You have a stomach ulcer.

• Você tem epilepsia.

• Você tem uma condição rara de sangue herdada conhecida como porfiria.

• Você está tomando outros medicamentos. Isso inclui quaisquer medicamentos que você esteja tomando que estejam disponíveis para compra sem receita médica, bem como medicamentos fitoterápicos e complementares.

• Você já teve uma reação alérgica a um medicamento.

How to take clemastine

• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack for more information about clemastine tablets and side effects.

• Take clemastine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. The usual recommended doses are:

  • Para adultos: 1 (1 mg) tablet twice daily, taken morning and evening.

  • For children aged 6-12 years: ½-1 tablet twice daily, taken morning and evening.

  • For children aged 3-6 years: ½ tablet twice daily, taken morning and evening.

• You can take clemastine before or after meals. Some people find it helps to swallow the tablets with a drink of water.

• Se você esquecer de tomar uma dose, não se preocupe, basta tomar a próxima na hora certa e continuar normalmente. Não tome duas doses juntas para compensar uma dose esquecida.

• Most people only need to take an antihistamine for a short while when they have symptoms. You should stop taking clemastine once your symptoms have eased.

Obtendo o máximo do seu tratamento

• Clemastine may cause drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive and do not use tools or machines. Alcohol will make the drowsiness worse, so it is best not to drink alcohol while you are on clemastine.

• Se você estiver passando por uma cirurgia ou qualquer tratamento (especialmente se for para testar uma alergia), informe a pessoa que está realizando o procedimento que você está tomando um anti-histamínico.

• Clemastine may cause some people's skin to become more sensitive to sunlight than normal. Use a sunscreen that protects against UVA light and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, especially in strong sunlight or until you know how your skin reacts. Do not use sunbeds.

• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with an antihistamine. This is because a number of other medicines can interfere with the way clemastine works and can increase the risk of side effects.

How to store clemastine

• Mantenha todos os medicamentos fora do alcance e da vista das crianças.

• Armazene em local fresco e seco, longe de calor e luz diretos.

Perguntas frequentes

How long does clemastine take to work?

Clemastine usually starts working within 30 minutes to 1 hour. It can quickly relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, hives, and watery eyes.

Because it is a drowsy antihistamine, some people may feel sleepy soon after taking it.

Can you take clemastine every day for allergies?

Clemastine can be taken daily for short-term allergy relief if recommended by a doctor or pharmacist. However, it may cause drowsiness, so it is not always ideal for long-term use.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided with the medicine.

What medicines should not be taken with clemastine?

Avoid combining clemastine with alcohol or medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sleeping tablets, strong painkillers, or some cold and flu remedies.

Ask a pharmacist before mixing clemastine with other medicines.

Is clemastine a drowsy antihistamine?

Yes. Clemastine is a sedating antihistamine that can cause sleepiness, tiredness, and slower reaction times.

Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy after taking it.

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