Mepyramine

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What are you taking Mepyramine for?

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  • Other
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial

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  • Less than a week
  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

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Uses of Mepyramine

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Mepyramine is used in the treatment of:

  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Mepyramine Brand Names

Mepyramine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Mepyramine Drug Class

Mepyramine is part of the drug classes:

Mepyramine Interactions

This is not a complete list of Mepyraminedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Mepyramine and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Pyrilamine falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Pyrilamine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

OR

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Pyrilamine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Mepyramine Dosage

Take mepyramine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Mepyramine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Mepyramine is available in the following doses:

  • Pyrilamine 12 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension, Extended Release
  • Pyrilamine Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

Mepyramine is available in the following forms:

  • Extended Release Capsule
  • Extended Release Suspension
  • Extended Release Tablet
  • Granules
  • Oral Capsule
  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Suspension
  • Oral Tablet
  • Topical Cream
  • Topical Gel
  • Topical Lotion
  • Topical Solution
  • Topical Spray
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