Patient
Information leaflet
Haymine ®
Tablets
Please read
this leaflet before you start to use this medicine.
What is
in your medicine?
Haymine
contains two active ingredients:
Chlorphenamine Maleate 10mg and Ephedrine Hydrochloride
15mg.
Chlorphenamine maleate is an antihistamine which will
relieve symptoms like runny nose, allergic rashes and
itching associated with hayfever and other allergic
conditions.
Ephedrine
hydrochloride will reduce nasal congestion while
counteracting some of the possible drowsiness that
chlorphenamine may cause. Haymine is a prolonged release
tablet that will provide relief from symptoms for up to
12 hours.
The other
ingredients are: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, quinoline
yellow, hardened castor oil, magnesium stearate and
mixed esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid.
What is
Haymine used for?
Haymine
provides relief from the symptoms of allergies such as
hayfever, allergic rhinitis, perennial rhinitis and
urticaria which are responsive to antihistamines.
These
symptoms include sneezing, itching and runny nose, nasal
congestion, red, itchy and watery eyes and skin rashes.
Before
taking Haymine
Do NOT take
Haymine if:
- you
are allergic to parahydroxybenzoic acid (parabens)
or any of the ingredients listed above
- you
suffer from a heart condition
- you
have high blood pressure
- you
suffer from thyrotoxicosis (a thyroid disease)
- you
are taking any medicine containing monoamine oxidase
inhibitors for conditions such as depression or
Parkinson's disease
- you
are expecting a baby, or breast feeding a baby
Haymine may
cause drowsiness. If you are affected do not drive or
operate machinery.
Consult your
doctor if you are already taking medicines such as
tranquillisers, hypnotics or sleeping pills as this may
make the drowsiness worse.
Alcohol will
have a similar effect, avoid alcohol when taking Haymine.
If you
suffer from asthma, you must consult your doctor before
using this product.
How do
you take Haymine?
Haymine
tablets should be swallowed whole with a little water.
Do NOT
suck or chew.
Haymine is a
prolonged release tablet that will provide relief from
symptoms for up to 12 hours.
How
many tablets do you take?
Adults
and children over 12 years of age should take one
tablet once or twice daily; one in the morning on
rising, and another one, if required, at night
before going to bed.
This
medicine is not recommended for children under 12
years old.
What
should you do if you forget to take a dose?
If you
miss your usual dose take a tablet as soon as you
remember but do not take another tablet for at least
8 hours.
For
how long should you take Haymine?
You
should take Haymine only when required, to relieve
symptoms of allergies.
If
symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose
In the
event of an overdose, urgent medical attention must
be sought,
After
taking Haymine
Haymine is
designed to reduce the effects of drowsiness that
certain antihistamines cause. However, certain patients
may still feel a little drowsy after taking Haymine and
alcoholic drinks will make this worse.
Very rarely,
you may also experience, for a short period, slight
giddiness, rapid heartbeats and some weakness in
muscles.
If any of
these unwanted effects cause you discomfort, or if you
experience any other effects not mentioned above please
inform your doctor or pharmacist, as soon as possible.
Storing
Haymine
Keep your
medicine out of the reach of children, in a safe place
such as a medicine cabinet.
Do not store
above 25°C
Do not use
after the expiry date printed on the carton.
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