No, it would not. You are safe to have your meal along.
pheniramine-maleate
This medicine is used in the management of allergic conditions such as hay fever with attacks of sneezing, itching, running nose, inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, urticaria (rash), and reddening or swelling of the skin.
Contradications
This medicine should not be used in patients with prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland) and hypersensitivity to pheniramine.
Side effects
Patients using this medication may at times experience dry mouth, urinary retention, and GI (stomach) upset. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.
Expert Advice
Q. What is the use of this medicine?
This medicine is used in the management of allergic conditions such as hay fever with attacks of sneezing, itching, running nose, inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, urticaria (rash), and reddening or swelling of the skin.
Q. How should it be stored?
Store this medicine at controlled room temperature depending on the medicine type and manufacturer. Keep the medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children.
Q. How to use it?
This medicine is used orally with or without food, as prescribed by the doctor.
Q. What are the contraindications?
This medicine should not be used in patients with prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland) and hypersensitivity to pheniramine.
Q. What are its side-effects?
Patients using this medication may at times experience dry mouth, urinary retention, and GI (stomach) upset. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. What are its precautions?
Patients using alcohol, CNS depressants, and MAOIs should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Q. Is it safe to use during pregnancy?
This medicine should not be used in pregnancy.
Q. Is it safe to use during lactation?
Consult your doctor before using this medicine in lactating mothers.
FAQs
Will it do any harm if taken with food?
What does pheniramine maleate treat?
It treats the associated symptoms of allergic reactions, like cough, itching, sneezing, etc.
Is it safe to use it with a painkiller?
Paracetamol is the safest painkiller advised when fever is observed along with allergic symptoms.
Does it result in weight changes?
No such changes have been observed in patients using this medicine.
Will it affect consciousness?
Yes, it has been observed to result in decreased alertness and focus. You are hence advised to avoid activities involving a lot of concentration.
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