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Dimethindene
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Definition
: A histamine H1 antagonist. It is used in hypersensitivity reactions, in rhinitis, for pruritus, and in some common cold remedies.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Allergic Agents
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Antipruritics
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Histamine H1 Antagonists
Other names
Dimethpyrindene; Maleate, Dimethindene; Novartis Brand of Dimethindene Maleate; Forhistal; Fenistil; Dimetindene; Dimethindene Maleate
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dimethindene, neomycin, phenylephrine drug combination
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*Dimethindene
*Neomycin
*Phenylephrine
Drug Combinations.
Med Monatsschr 29(11):516;1975