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Ryvent

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Medically Reviewed by Glamora Samuels, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Jul 14, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: carbinoxamine [ car-bi-nox-a-meen ]

Drug class: Antihistamines

Dosage form: tablet

Availability: Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available

Brand names: Karbinal er, Carbinoxamine

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

What is Ryvent?

Ryvent 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.

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

Ryvent 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.

How should I use Ryvent

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 Ryvent 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 kitchen spoon).

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Detailed Ryvent dosage information
Ryvent Dosage information (more detail)

Before Taking

You should not use Ryvent if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Ryvent 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 Ryvent.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Ryvent is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose can be fatal, especially to a child.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness or restless feeling, hallucinations, dilated pupils, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while using Ryvent?

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Ryvent will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Avoid drinking alcohol.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.

Ryvent side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Ryvent may cause serious side effects. Stop using Ryvent and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

  • little or no urination;

  • wheezing, tightness in your chest;

  • pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or

  • pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding.

Side effects such as dizziness and confusion may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects of Ryvent may include:

  • dry mouth, nose, or throat;

  • drowsiness, dizziness;

  • loss of coordination; or

  • upset stomach.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See more: Ryvent Side Effects

What other drugs will affect Ryvent?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

More about Ryvent (Carbinoxamine [ car-bi-nox-a-meen ])

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