Apidone syrup is a medication combining dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine to treat respiratory and skin allergies relieving symptoms like cough congestion and itching.
What are the ingredients of Apidone?
Apidone consists of the following components:
- Dexamethasone.
- Chlorpheniramine maleate.
- Additional ingredients such as methylparaben, propylparaben, citric acid, glycerin, ethanol, and carmoisine red.
What are the uses of Apidone?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Seasonal and chronic allergies.
- Allergic rhinitis.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Eczema and skin rashes.
- Middle ear infections.
- Sinus infections.
- Cold and flu symptoms.
- Drug or chemical-induced allergies.
- Urticaria and skin itching.
What are the doses of Apidone?
The doctor determines the appropriate dose based on each case, and it usually includes the following:
- Children aged 2 to 6 years: 2.5 to 4 ml every 6 hours.
- Children aged 6 to 12 years: 5 ml every 4 to 6 hours.
- Adults: 10 to 20 ml every 4 to 6 hours.
- Maximum dose: should not exceed 80 ml per day.