{"id":7379,"date":"2021-02-22T06:18:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T06:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7379"},"modified":"2021-05-26T09:22:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T09:22:14","slug":"desentol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/desentol\/","title":{"rendered":"Desentol &#8211; Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> oral solution\u00a0<br>diphenhydramine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Desentol is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desentol is used for various types of allergic reactions such as hives, hay fever, or allergic&nbsp;pruritus.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desentol contains an&nbsp;antihistamine&nbsp;(diphenhydramine) that counteracts and alleviates allergic symptoms.&nbsp;Diphenhydramine also has a calming effect.&nbsp;Desentol also contains ammonium chloride which has a weak expectorant effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Desentol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Desentol:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to diphenhydramine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have increased pressure in the eye (&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;).<\/li><li>concomitantly with certain antipsychotics (tricyclic antidepressants) and atropine-like drugs (anticholinergics).<\/li><li>to infants under 1 year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Desentol if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>narrowing of the urinary tract<\/li><li>enlarged&nbsp;prostate<\/li><li>narrowing of the lower abdomen<\/li><li>the disease&nbsp;myasthenia gravis&nbsp;(severe muscle weakness)<\/li><li>impaired liver or kidney function<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Desentol can cause&nbsp;dry mouth&nbsp;during regular use, so to avoid tooth damage, it is therefore important to brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desentol can cause dry eyes with regular use, using contact lenses can cause damage to the&nbsp;cornea of \u200b\u200bthe&nbsp;eye.&nbsp;<br>Cases of abuse in connection with the use of the active substance diphenhydramine have been reported.&nbsp;The risk of abuse is greater in patients who have previously had drug abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Desentol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some heart and blood pressure medications (eg&nbsp;metoprolol&nbsp;), some antidepressants (&nbsp;venlafaxine&nbsp;), and some other medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Desentol.&nbsp;Concomitant treatment with certain sedatives can aggravate the fatigue or drowsiness that Desentol causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desentol with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol exacerbates the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;of Desentol.&nbsp;Therefore, alcohol should not be consumed during treatment with Desentol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No adverse effects on the fetus have been demonstrated.&nbsp;However, use during pregnancy should be done with caution.&nbsp;Therefore, always consult a doctor before using<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desentol during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desentol passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Desentol should therefore not be used during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desentol contains sorbitol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 426 mg sorbitol per ml.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorbitol is a source of fructose.&nbsp;If you (or your child) do not tolerate certain sugars, or if you (or your child) have been diagnosed with&nbsp;hereditary&nbsp;fructose intolerance, a rare, inherited disease that prevents you from breaking down fructose, consult your doctor before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and may have a mild laxative effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desentol contains macrogol glycerol hydroxy stearate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May cause stomach upset and diarrhea.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desentol contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per ml, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Desentol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 10 ml 2-4 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children 11-12 years (30-40 kg) is 5 ml 3-5 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children 6-10 years (20-30 kg) is 5 ml 2-4 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children 3-5 years (15-20 kg) is 2.5 ml 2-4 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children 1-2 years (10-15 kg) is 1 ml 2-4 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Desentol than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center immediately for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>dry mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>diversion<\/li><li>ringing in the ears (&nbsp;tinnitus&nbsp;),<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>inability to coordinate movements (&nbsp;ataxia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>visual impairment<\/li><li>double vision<\/li><li>the feeling of well-being (&nbsp;euphoria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>nervousness<\/li><li>tremors<\/li><li>irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>urinary tract disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Desentol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is diphenhydramine hydrochloride 3.72 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Other excipients are ammonium chloride, macrogol glycerol hydroxy stearate, sodium citrate, citric acid, sorbitol, saccharin sodium, licorice essence, anise oil and purified water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear colorless to slightly yellow solution.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging: 250 ml in a brown glass bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 08-630 1900<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unimedic AB, Box 91, 864 21 Matfors<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Desentol is used for various types of allergic reactions such as hives, hay fever, or allergic pruritus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[5849,5853,5854,5851,5852,5843,5848,5846,5845,5847,5850,5844],"class_list":["post-7379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-desentol","tag-desentol-dose","tag-desentol-oral-solution","tag-desentol-sde-effects","tag-desentol-uses","tag-diphenhydramine-hydrochloride","tag-diphenhydramine-hydrochloride-dose","tag-diphenhydramine-hydrochloride-oral-solution","tag-diphenhydramine-hydrochloride-side-effects","tag-diphenhydramine-hydrochloride-uses","tag-what-is-desentol","tag-what-is-diphenhydramine-hydrochloride"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7379"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11089,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7379\/revisions\/11089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}