Kotamin

A histamine H1 antagonist used in allergic reactions, hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria, and asthma. It has also been used in veterinary applications. One of the most widely used of the classical antihistaminics, it generally causes less drowsiness and sedation than promethazine. [PubChem]

Infectious-inflammatory diseases caused by microorganisms susceptible to ciprofloxacin, including respiratory diseases, diseases of abdominal and pelvic organs, bones, joints, skin, septicemia; severe infections of ENT organs. Treatment of postoperative infections. Prevention and treatment of infections in patients with reduced immunity.

For Kotamin Citadel Fine Pharmaceuticals local use: acute and subacute conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, bacterial corneal ulcers, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, chronic dacryocystitis, meybomity. Infectious lesions in the eyes from injury or contact with foreign bodies. Preoperative prophylaxis in ophthalmic surgery.

Kotamin is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Kotamin is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Kotamin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dosage Forms

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Liquid,

Oral, as maleate:

Ed ChlorPed: 2 mg/mL (60 mL [DSC]) [contains fd&c red #40, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate; cotton candy flavor]

Syrup,

Oral, as maleate:

Aller-Chlor: 2 mg/5 mL (120 mL [DSC]) [contains alcohol, usp, fd&c yellow #6 (sunset yellow), menthol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben]

Chlor-Trimeton: 2 mg/5 mL (120 mL) [contains alcohol, usp]

Ed Chlorped Jr: 2 mg/5 mL (118 mL [DSC], 473 mL) [alcohol free, sugar free; contains fd&c red #40, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben; cherry flavor]

Tablet,

Oral, as maleate:

Aller-Chlor: 4 mg [scored; contains fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake]

Allergy: 4 mg [scored; contains corn starch, fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake]

Allergy Relief: 4 mg [contains fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake]

Allergy-Time: 4 mg [contains fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake]

Chlor-Trimeton: 4 mg [scored]

Ed-Chlortan: 4 mg [DSC] [scored; contains fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake]

Pharbechlor: 4 mg

Generic: 4 mg

Tablet Extended Release,

Oral, as maleate:

Chlor-Trimeton Allergy: 12 mg [contains fd&c blue #2 aluminum lake, fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake, fd&c yellow #6 aluminum lake]

Chlor-Trimeton Allergy: 12 mg [contains fd&c yellow #6 (sunset yellow), fd&c yellow #6 aluminum lake]

Generic: 12 mg

Dosing: Adult

Allergic symptoms, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, pruritus:

Oral:

Immediate release: 4 mg every 4 to 6 hours; do not exceed 24 mg/24 hours

Extended release: 12 mg every 12 hours; do not exceed 24 mg/24 hours

Motion sickness (off-label use): Immediate release: 4 to 12 mg administered 3 hours prior to initiating stimulus for motion sickness (Buckey 2004). Note: Avoid use if it is unsafe for patient to be sedated.

Dosing: Geriatric

Avoid use (Beers Criteria [AGS 2019]).

Dosing: Pediatric

Note: Safety and efficacy for the use of cough and cold products in infants and young children is limited; the AAP warns against the use of these products for respiratory illnesses in infants and young children; the FDA does not recommend OTC use in infants and children <2 years of age due to the risk of serious and life-threatening adverse effects (including death) and recommends to use with caution in pediatric patients ≥2 years of age (AAP 2018; FDA 2017).

Allergic symptoms:

Oral:

Immediate release:

Oral liquid (2 mg/5 mL):

Children 2 to <6 years: 1 mg every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 6 mg/day.

Children 6 to <12 years: 2 mg every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 mg/day.

Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 4 mg every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 24 mg/day.

Tablets:

Children 6 to <12 years: 2 mg every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 mg/day.

Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 4 mg every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 24 mg/day.

Extended-release tablet: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 12 mg every 12 hours; maximum dose: 24 mg in 24 hours.

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What is the most important information I should know about Kotamin?

Injection: Kotamin is contraindicated in comatose states, in patients who have received large amounts of central-nervous-system depressants (alcohol, sedative hypnotics, including barbiturates, general anesthetics, narcotics, narcotic analgesics, tranquilizers, etc.), and in patients who have demonstrated an idiosyncrasy or hypersensitivity to promethazine.

Under no circumstances should promethazine be given by intra-arterial injection due to the likelihood of severe arteriospasm and the possibility of resultant gangrene

Kotamin HCl injection should not be given by the subcutaneous route; evidence of chemical irritation has been noted, and necrotic lesions have resulted on rare occasions following subcutaneous injection. The preferred parenteral route of administration is by deep intramuscular injection.

Syrup, Tablets and Suppositories: Phenergan Tablets and Suppositories are contraindicated for use in pediatric patients less than two years of age.

Phenergan Tablets and Suppositories are contraindicated in comatose states, and in individuals known to be hypersensitive or to have had an idiosyncratic reaction to promethazine or to other phenothiazines.

Antihistamines are contraindicated for use in the treatment of lower respiratory tract symptoms including asthma.

Use Kotamin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Kotamin may be taken with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of Kotamin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Kotamin.

Use: Labeled Indications

Allergic symptoms, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, pruritus: Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and other allergic symptoms including urticaria, pruritus

Off Label Uses

Motion sickness

Data from a limited number of patients studied suggests that Kotamin may be beneficial in the treatment of motion sickness. Additional data may be necessary to further define its role in this condition.

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What other drugs will affect Kotamin?

Activity increases when combined with beta-lactam antibiotics, aminoglycosides, vancomycin, clindamycin, metronidazole. Sukralfat, bismuth preparations, antacids containing aluminum ions, magnesium or calcium, cimetidine, ranitidine, vitamin and mineral supplement, iron sulfate, zinc, didanosine (recommended for 2 hours before or 4 hours after these drugs) reduce the suction. Probenecid, azlocillin increase the concentration in the blood. Decreases clearance and increases in plasma caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline (increased likelihood of side effects). Kotamin Citadel Fine Pharmaceuticals enhances the effect of warfarin and other oral anticoagulants (prolongs bleeding time). Increases nephrotoxicity of cyclosporine, increase the risk of CNS excitability and convulsive reactions against the background of NSAIDs. Medicines alkalinizing the urine (citrates, sodium bicarbonate, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors) reduce the solubility (increases the probability of crystalluria). Infusion solutions of ciprofloxacin ready to use can be combined with infusion solutions: 0.9% sodium chloride solution, Ringer's solution, Ringer lactate, 5 and 10% dextrose, 10% solution of fructose, and a solution containing 5% dextrose with 0,225 or 0.45% sodium chloride. Incompatible with solutions having a pH > 7.

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What are the possible side effects of Kotamin?

Applies to Kotamin: capsules, controlled-release capsules, suspension drops, sustained-release capsules, syrup, tablets

Other dosage forms:

• suspension

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Kotamin (the active ingredient contained in Kotamin (Allergy))

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; trouble sleeping; vision changes.