Dimetindene
- Generic Name
- Dimetindene
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H24N2
- CAS Number
- 5636-83-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 661FH77Z3P
Overview
Dimetindene (Fenistil) is an antihistamine/anticholinergic used orally and locally as an antipruritic.
Background
Dimetindene (Fenistil) is an antihistamine/anticholinergic used orally and locally as an antipruritic.
Indication
Indicated as symptomatic treatment of allergic reactions: urticaria, allergies of the upper respiratory tract such as hey fever and perennial rhinitis, food and drug allergies; pruritus of various origins, except pruritus due to cholestasis; insect bites. Dimethindene is also indicated for pruritus in eruptive skin diseases such as chicken-pox. Dimethindene can also be used as an adjuvant in eczema and other pruriginous dermatoses of allergic origin.
Associated Conditions
- Acute Sinusitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Anaphylaxis
- Anaphylaxis caused by Anaesthesia therapy
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Middle ear inflammation
- Nasal Congestion
- Rhinitis
- Rhinorrhoea
- Sinusitis
- Acute Rhinitis
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