Apidone syrup

Trade Name:

Apidone

Composition

Each 5 ml syrup contains:

Dexamethasone 0.5 mg

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Inactive ingredients:

Methyl paraben, propylparaben, glycerin, ethanol 95%, sugar, purified water.

Properties

Glucocorticosteroid (GCS) — a methylated derivative of fluoro prednisolone, inhibits the release of interleukin-1 and interleukin-2, interferon gamma from lymphocytes and macrophages. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, desensitizing, anti-shock, anti-toxic and immunosuppressive effects.

Suppresses the release of pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and beta-lipotropin, but does not reduce the content of circulating beta-endorphin. It inhibits the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

(chlorpheniramine), has sympathomimetic activity.

Indications

-allergic reactions to medicines and foods

serum sickness, drug exanthem

-urticaria, angioedema

Dosage and administration

Children 2-6 years: 2.5 ml every 4-6 hours. The maximum daily dose is 15 ml.

Children 6-12 years old: 5 ml every 4-6 hours. The maximum daily dose is 30 ml.

Adults and children over 12 years: 10 ml every 4-6 hours. The maximum daily dose is 60 ml.

Contraindications

— hypersensitivity to the active substance or auxiliary components of the drug;

— peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;

— osteoporosis;

Side effects

Common:

transient adrenal insufficiency, decreased carbohydrate tolerance, increased appetite and weight gain, mental illness.

Rare:

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.

Package:

Carton box contains a 125 ml plastic bottle and paper instructions.