Polaramine™

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Polaramine is indicated for symptomatic treatment of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, mild uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Polaramine may relieve itching due to skin conditions such as allergic eczema, pruritus ani, pruritus vulvae, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, insect bites, dermographism and drug reactions, including serum sickness.

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• off-white, round, flat beveled tablet with score on the one side, blank on the other side, free from foreign matter.

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3: Pharmacist Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 100 tablets
• 20 tablets
• 30 tablets
• 40 tablets
• 50 tablets

For the active ingredient: Dexchlorpheniramine

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

For the active ingredient: Dexchlorpheniramine

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem

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