Antimo Anak: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Use

What is the function of child antimo?

Child antimo is a drug that contains the active substance dimenhydrinate, which is an antihistamine used to treat nausea and dizziness due to motion sickness in children. Generally, children feel nauseous due to traveling while taking public transportation such as ships, airplanes, trains, buses, or cars.

This drug can be used to reduce the effects of histamine, which is a compound released by body cells in response to injury and allergic and inflammatory reactions.

How do you use antimo anak?

Use child antimo in accordance with the rules listed on the medicine packaging or as instructed by the doctor. Do not use child antimo either less or more than recommended on the packaging.

To get maximum results, give children antimo when 30 to 60 minutes before starting a trip or other activity that can trigger nausea in your little one. This medicine can be taken by the child before or after the child eats.

If your little one has a history of certain surgeries, you should consult a doctor before giving antimo a child. You also have to make sure that when your little one takes antimo, he is not taking other medicines that contain other antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (also known as Benadryl).

How do you save antimo anak?

Child antimo is best kept at room temperature. Keep it away from direct light exposure and avoid putting it in a damp place. Do not store child antimo in the bathroom and do not freeze it.

Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush child antimo down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.

Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your local pharmacist about how to safely dispose of your product so as not to pollute the environment.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

Child antimo dose for motion sickness

• Child antimo is not recommended for use by children under two years of age.
• For children 2-5 years of age: 12.5 to 25 milligrams (mg), taken every six to eight hours only when needed. The maximum daily dose is 75 mg.
• For children 6-11 years of age: 25 to 50 mg, taken every six to eight hours only when needed. The maximum daily dose is 150 mg.
• For ages 12 and over: 50 to 100 mg, taken every four to six hours only when needed. The maximum daily dose is 400 mg.

Child antimo dose for nausea and vomiting

• Child antimo is not recommended for use by children under two years of age.
• For children 2-5 years of age: 12.5 to 25 mg, taken every six to eight hours only when needed. The maximum daily dose is 75 mg.
• For children 6-11 years of age: 25 to 50 mg, taken every six to eight hours only when needed. The maximum daily dose is 150 mg.
• For ages 12 and over: 50 to 100 mg, taken every four to six hours only when needed. The maximum daily dose is 400 mg.

In what forms is the antimicrobial drug available?

Syrup, Oral: 12.5 mg in orange and strawberry flavor

Side effects

What side effects occur if you use antimo pediatric drugs?

If when using the medicine your child experiences allergic symptoms such as itching, skin rash, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Stop using pediatric antimo and contact your doctor immediately if your child:

• Only urinate little or no urination at all
• Feeling confused or having a drastic change in mood
• Tremor
• Seizures
• Fast or irregular heartbeat

The side effects are quite common:

• Unbearable drowsiness
• Dry lips, nose and throat
• Constipation or difficulty defecating
• Blurred eyesight
• As if there is no feeling tired and too excited

Not everyone will experience the side effects that have been mentioned. There may be some side effects experienced by some other children but not mentioned above.

If you have concerns about certain side effects your child is experiencing, don't hesitate to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using antimicrobial drugs for children?

Make sure your child is not allergic to the main ingredient in antimo, namely dimenhydrinate. If your child is allergic to these substances, then do not take this drug.

Ask the doctor about using this medicine if your child has other health conditions, especially the following diseases:

• History of seizures
• Kidney or liver problems
• Bladder problems
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Various other breathing problems
• Heart problems
• Glaucoma

Do not give this medicine to children under two years of age. Always consult a doctor first when using antihistamines in children. Unsuitable use of antihistamines in children who are still not old enough can cause death.

Is child antimo safe for pregnant and lactating women?

The use of dimenhydrinate, the main component in antimo pediatric, can harm a child who is still in the womb. Therefore, if you plan to take antimo for children while pregnant, with the hope that the doses of dimhenhydrinate contained in pediatric antimos will not harm your fetus, you should not use them.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category B according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Meanwhile, the dimenhydrinate found in children's antimo can also be released from breast milk, so if you intend to take this drug while breastfeeding a child, you should stop breastfeeding. Always consult a doctor first before using this drug.

Interaction

What drugs may interact with child antimo?

The interaction of a child's antimo with other drugs can change the performance of the drug or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this article.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

Although certain drugs should not be used at the same time, in certain cases, two different drugs can be used together, even if interactions are possible.

In this case, your doctor may change the dose, or take other precautions that may be needed. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription drugs.

Antimo children containing dimenhydrinate can interact with several types of drugs. There are 592 types of drugs that can interact with dimenhydrinate, but here are the drugs that most often interact with this drug, namely:

• Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)
• amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep, Vanatrip)
• Low Strength Aspirin (aspirin)
• Ativan (lorazepam)
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• codeine
• Crestor (rosuvastatin)
• Cymbalta (duloxetine)
• diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Banophen, Benadryl Allergy, ZzzQuil, Sleep, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Diphen, Sominex, Unisom SleepGels, Nytol, Simply Sleep, Diphedryl, Dicopanol, Diphenhist, Diphenadryl, Quenalin)
• Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
• ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, MOTHER, Advil Liqui-Gels, Motrin IB, Proprinal, Advil Children's, Caldolor, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Motrin Childrens, Rufen, Ibuprofen PMR, Mother-8, Motrin Pediatric, Menadol, Nuprin, Advil Junior Strength)
• Lasix (furosemide)
• Lipitor (atorvastatin)
• Lyrica (pregabalin)
• meclizine (Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Help I'm Nauseous, Medivert, Meclicot, Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy, Travel Sickness, Antrizine, Dramamine II, D-Vert, Driminate II, Ru-Vert-M, Meni-D , Travel-Ease, Motion-Time, Sea-Calm, Verticalm)
• methadone (Dolophine, Methadose, Methadone Diskets, Methadose Sugar-Free)
• oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone, Xtampza ER, OxyIR, Oxaydo, Dazidox, Oxyfast, Oxecta, Oxydose, RoxyBond, Percolone, M-Oxy, ETH-Oxydose, Endocodone, Roxicodone Intensol)
• Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
• Percocet (acetaminophen / oxycodone)
• Prozac (fluoxetine)
• scopolamine (Transderm-Scop, Scopace, Maldemar)
• Seroquel (quetiapine)
• Synthroid (levothyroxine)
• Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• Tylenol with Codeine # 3 (acetaminophen / codeine)
• Ventolin (albuterol)
• Ventolin HFA (albuterol)
• Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
• Xanax (alprazolam)

Can food or alcohol interact with child antimo?

Certain drugs should not be used at meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur, including with child antimo.

Consuming alcohol, especially ethanol, causes interactions with antimo children to occur. Discuss using your child's medication with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with child antimo?

Any other health problem in your child's body may affect the use of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Premature birth
• Respiratory problems such as asthma
• Liver problems
• Heart problems

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, immediately contact the emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose. Only take this medicine when absolutely necessary.

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