What is Carbinoxamine Maleate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Carbinoxamine Maleate

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.

• You may break the tablet in half to make it easier to take, but do not crush or chew it.

• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The teaspoons and tablespoons used for serving and eating food do not measure exact amounts.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The teaspoons and tablespoons used for serving and eating food do not measure exact amounts.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.

• You may break the tablet in half to make it easier to take, but do not crush or chew it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Carbinoxamine Maleate

Carbinoxamine Maleate contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to carbinoxamine or you are breastfeeding.

Carbinoxamine Maleate warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma, overactive thyroid, trouble urinating, enlarged prostate, a stomach ulcer, or bowel blockage.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Tell your doctor if you have asthma or are allergic to sulfites. This medicine contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause an allergic reaction.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Carbinoxamine Maleate interactions

• Do not take carbinoxamine if you used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days.

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

• Tell your doctor if you have asthma or are allergic to sulfites. This medicine contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause an allergic reaction.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.