A non-drowsy medication used to treat those allergic conditions exacerbated by the chemical histamine. In certain conditions, histamine is released from mast cells in the body in response to the presence of allergens.

Zadine Syrup is not recommended for use by children under 6 years of age unless otherwise advised by your doctor or pharmacist. Children aged between 6 and 12 years take 5ml to 10ml of Zadine Syrup every 12 hours. Adults take 10ml of Zadine Syrup every 12 hours. After initial relief is obtained, dosage may be reduced to one 10ml daily. Do not take a double dosage of Zadine Syrup if you forget to take your next dose. If you miss a dose but remember well before you are due to take your next dose then take it as normal. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose.

Each 5ml (millilitre) of zadine syrup contains 0.5mg of the antihistamine azatadine maleate as the active ingredient.

Zadine Syrup is available in a 100ml bottle of black currant flavoured syrup.

Zadine Syrup is not recommended for use by children under 6 years of age unless otherwise advised by your doctor or pharmacist. Children aged between 6 and 12 years take 5ml to 10ml of Zadine Syrup every 12 hours. Adults take 10ml of Zadine Syrup every 12 hours. After initial relief is obtained, dosage may be reduced to one 10ml daily. Do not take a double dosage of Zadine Syrup if you forget to take your next dose. If you miss a dose but remember well before you are due to take your next dose then take it as normal. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose.

Warnings and Precautions:

Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using Zadine for the following reasons:

• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
• if you have liver or severe kidney problems
• if you are 60 years or older because your may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine
• if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) therapy for depression
• if you have eye pressure in the eye (glaucoma), diabetes, an enlarged prostate, bladder problems or difficulty urinating, high blood pressure, heart or blood vessel disease, or an overactive thyroid gland Zadine is unlikely to cause drowsiness  If, however, you find that you become affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery Avoid alcohol
• Avoid alcohol
• Do not use Zadine if you are allergic to Azatadine Maleate or any of the other ingredients of Zadine. Zadine does not contain lactose or gluten but does contain sucrose
• Keep Zadine out of the reach of young children
•  In some cases, possible side effects of this medication may include: Headaches, Fatigue, Dry mouth Maintenance:
• Keep Zadine Syrup in a cool, dry place. Store below 30 degrees Celsius. Protect from direct sunlight.