Karbinal ER

Generic name:carbinoxamine [ car-bi-NOX-a-meen ]
Brand names: Karbinal ER, Ryvent
Drug class:Antihistamines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 22, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Karbinal ER?

Karbinal ER is an antihistamine that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies.

Karbinal ER is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.

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

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Karbinal ER if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Karbinal ER if you also use an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• glaucoma;

• a stomach ulcer;

• a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);

• a thyroid disorder;

• heart problems, high blood pressure;

• liver or kidney disease;

• asthma or sulfite allergy;

• an enlarged prostate;

• urination problems; or

• low blood pressure.

You should not breastfeed while using Karbinal ER.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

How should I take Karbinal ER?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Follow all directions when giving Karbinal ER to a child. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid). Measure a dose with the supplied syringe or a dose-measuring device (not a ...