Methdilazine
Also known as: Metdilazine
Methdilazine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative effects, used as the base or the hydrochloride salt as an antipruritic.
Primary Characteristics
Methdilazine is also known as Metdilazine.
It belongs to Phenothiazine.
It is also classified under Antihistamines .
Molecular Weight: 296.43 · Solubility in Water: 0.348mg/L · Non-proprietary name: Methdilazine.

Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Methdilazine is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity reactions, Pruritus.
Contraindications
Methdilazine is contraindicated in conditions like Epilepsy, Liver diseases, Jaundice, Blood disorders, Urinary tract disorder.
Dosage
Methdilazine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 8 mg | 8 mg | Every 8h | PO | Frequency could be 2-4 times a day. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 4 mg | 4 mg | — | frequency could be 2-4 times a day. | |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Methdilazine are Convulsions , Clumsiness, Hallucinations , Shortness of breadth, Muscular spasm.
Methdilazine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Flushing, Loss of appetite, Restlessness, Trembling.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.3 — Anti-allergics (Antihistamines) and drugs used in anaphylaxis