What Dimetindene Maleate is used for:

• Dimetindene Maleate is used to treat symptoms of allergy as well as itching associated with skin reactions, hives and insect bites.

Do not take Dimetindene Maleate:

• If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine.
• In children less than 1 month.
• If you took monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois) in the past 14 days.
• Do not use the gel on open wounds.

Warnings and precautions:

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:
• If you have narrow angle glaucoma.
• If you have trouble passing urine.
• If you have epilepsy.
• If you have COPD.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects:

• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Excitability
• Dry skin (gel)
• Local irritation (gel)

Other medicines and Dimetindene Maleate:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, especially:

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois)
• Other antihistamines
• Medicines for depression
• Medicines that make you sleepy

How to take Dimetindene Maleate :

• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• For the gel, gently massage on affected area 2-4 times daily.
• Adults: The usual recommended dose is 1-2 mg 3 times daily.
• In children, the usual dose is approximately 0.1 mg/kg body weight per day.
• Children 1 month - 1 year: 3 - 10 drops 3 times a day.
• Children 1-3 years: 10 - 15 drops 3 times a day.
• Children 3 - 12 years: 15-20 drops 3 times a day.

How to store Dimetindene Maleate :

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

*Dosage form and route of administration of Dimetindene Maleate 1 mg/ml oral drops and 0.1% gel should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.