Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is an anti-allergic medicine. It is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and the common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution can be taken one hour before or two hours after food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Remember dosage is decided on the basis of the type of medicine (tablet or syrup ), age, and present medical condition of the person. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If you do not observe any improvement in the symptoms, consult with the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headaches and drowsiness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities until you know how the medicine affects you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid fruit juice before taking the medicine.

Uses of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution in children

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution for your child

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side effects of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution in children

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Histapro

Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Fatigue
Headache

How can I give Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is to be taken empty stomach.

How Histapro Oral Solution works

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is recommended.

What if I forget to give Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.

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Quick tips

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember.
Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
Avoid giving Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
Do not share your child’s medicines with others and do not give anyone else’s medicines to your child.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzimidazoles

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Interaction with drugs

Taking Histapro with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Brand(s): Zuvair

Serious

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Brand(s): Eurolam

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Patient concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic

I am suffering with highly allergic conditions of sinus, my nose is always gets block for all seasons. Is there any permanent solution to get rid from allergic sinusitis??

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Please use this app to find and meet a good Allergist in your city to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bangalore, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar is easily navigable on Google Maps.

FAQs

Q. My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution?

No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. My child is 2 years old and suffering from skin allergies. Is it safe to give Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution?

Safety studies of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution in children less than 6 years of age are not available. Therefore, it is advised to avoid giving Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution to children under 6 years and consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution?

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. How much Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution should I give to my child?

Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.

Q. What if I give too much of Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution by mistake?

Although Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.

Q. Where should I store Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution at home?

Store Histapro 2.5mg Oral Solution at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

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