- Allergic skin conditions, discomfort associated with sunburn, insect bites and stings
- Apply BD/TDS *5-7 days
- Cream:
- 2% w/w
- Wash hands thoroughly after use.
H1 receptor antagonist
It does not prevent the production of histamine but rather competitively occupies H1 receptor sites in the body.
Generally well tolerated
- Hypersensitivity
- Eczematous reaction
- Photosensitivity
- Chicken pox
- Measles
- Exudative dermatoses
- Broken skin
None remarkable.
Drug Status
| Availability | OTC |
| Pregnancy | Can be used |
| Breastfeeding | Can be used |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allermed | 2% w/w | Cream | 15g | Medivet Pdts | Medivet Pdts |
| Antihist | 2% w/w | Cream | 20g | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Elystamine | 2% w/w | Cream | 15g | Elys Chemicals | Elys Chemicals |
| Histargan | 2% w/w | Cream | 20g | Biodeal Labs | Biodeal Labs |
| Intamine | 2% w/w | Cream | 25g | Regal Pharma | Regal Pharma |
| Mepyrax | 2% w/w | Cream | 20g | Biopharma Ltd | Biopharma Ltd |