Clemastine is an antihistamine drug licensed to treat allergies, the common cold, and allergic reactions. This eMedTV segment discusses the drug in more detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Potential side effects of clemastine include insomnia, fatigue, and indigestion or heartburn. This eMedTV Web page lists some of the most commonly reported side effects with this drug and also explains which problems may require medical attention.
As this eMedTV selection explains, clemastine is used for the treatment of allergies, allergic reactions, and the common cold. This article discusses the uses of clemastine in more detail, including possible off-label uses.
The standard recommended dosage for non-prescription clemastine is one tablet every 12 hours. This eMedTV article also provides dosage guidelines for prescription clemastine tablets and syrup, and explains how dosing works for children.
Alcohol, MAOIs, and phenothiazines may cause negative clemastine drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page includes a list of other products that may interfere with clemastine and describes the problems that may occur if these drugs are combined.
Clemastine can cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness. This eMedTV segment offers more clemastine precautions and warnings, including a list of other possible side effects and information on who should not use this medication.
An overdose of clemastine may result in constipation, hallucinations, and rapid heart rate. This eMedTV resource explores the other possible effects of an overdose with this drug and describes various treatment options that are available.
Clemastine is generally considered to be safe for use during pregnancy. This section of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at pregnancy and clemastine, including information on how this medicine can be used off-label in pregnant women.
Clemastine is an antihistamine medication that is known to pass through breast milk. This part of the eMedTV site provides more information about breastfeeding and clemastine, and explains how this drug could affect breast milk production.
Clemastine is currently available in generic form. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, generic clemastine comes in several different forms and strengths, including non-prescription tablets, prescription tablets, and prescription syrup.
