Mecodone

Mecodone

Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg/5ml

Dexamethasone 0.5mg/5ml 

COMPOSITION:

Each 5mL of Mecodone syrup contains:

Chlorpheniramine Maleate ………… 2mg

Dexamethasone ………………………. 0.5mg

DESCRIPTION:

Mecodone Solution is a combination of synthetic glucocorticoid (dexamethasone) and antihistamine (chlorpheniramine maleate).

Dexamethasone:

Has a potent anti- inflammatory effect (7 times the potency of prednisolone).

Lacks the sodium–retaining properties of hydrocortisone due to its insignificant mineralocorticoid activity.

Inhibits the inflammatory response whatever the cause is; chemical, traumatic, infectious or immunological.

Reduces capillary permeability and local edema by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators.

Suppresses allergic responses.

Chlorpheniramine maleate:

Chlorpheniramine maleate is one of the most potent antihistamines with a rapid action.

Antagonizes the physiological action of histamine by acting as an H1-receptor blocking agent.

Controls the allergic reaction associated with rhinitis, bronchial asthma, dermatological disorders and other allergic conditions.

INDICATION:

Mecodone is mainly indicated in inflammatory conditions, and some severe allergic diseases such as:

– Bronchial asthma – Allergic Rhinitis.

– Otitis media with effusion.

– Atopic and contact dermatitis.

– Hypersensitivity reactions to chemicals, or insect bites.

– Steven Johnson syndrome and other allergic disorders.

– Some endocrine and rheumatic diseases.

– Urticaria and Angioedema.

DOSAGE:

Dosage requirements are variable and must be individualized according to the severity of the disease and the response of the patient:

Children above 2 years:

1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) 3 times daily.

Adults:

1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 3 times daily.

N.B:

* ln severe cases the dose can be increased and adjusted by the physician.

* The dose should be gradually decreased during withdrawal of the drug (tapering dose).

Storage Conditions:

– Keep the medicine in a dry place at a temperature below 30 °C.

– Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

– Protect the medicine from direct sunlight.

– Do not use Mecodone syrup after expire date.