| clemastine | <chemical> Histamine h1 antagonist used as the hydrogen fumarate in hay fever, rhinitis, allergic skin conditions, and pruritus. It causes drowsiness. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antipruritics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: Pyrrolidine, 2-(2-(1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-phenylethoxy)ethyl)-1-methyl-, (R-(R*,R*))- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| tablets | Solid dosage forms, of varying weight, size, and shape, which may be molded or compressed, and which contain a medicinal substance in pure or diluted form. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tablets, enteric-coated | Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |