What is carbinoxamine?

Carbinoxamine is a first-generation antihistamine (an H1-receptor antagonist) used to treat allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and itching. It can also help with some cold and allergy-related symptoms.

Because it is older-generation antihistamine medicine, it commonly causes drowsiness and other anticholinergic effects (such as dry mouth or blurred vision). It may not be suitable for everyone, particularly people who need to avoid sedation (for example, when driving or operating machinery) or those with certain medical conditions.

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