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Hemangeol (Propranolol)
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Product Details
Description
Hemangeol (propranolol hydrochloride) is a prescription medication used to treat proliferating infantile hemangioma that requires systemic therapy. Infantile hemangiomas are made of extra blood vessels.
Hemangeol comes as an oral solution that contains 4.28 mg of propranolol hydrochloride per mL.
Directions
Hemangeol should be used as directed by your baby’s doctor. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Hemangeol dosing: the doctor will tell you how much medication you should administer to your baby. Do not shake the bottle before using.
Store Hemangeol at 25°C (77°F). Avoid freezing. Properly discard any remainder after 2 months of opening.
Ingredients
The beta-blocker propranolol hydrochloride (4.28 mg/mL) is the active ingredient in Hemangeol oral solution. Inactive ingredients include strawberry/vanilla flavorings, hydroxyethylcellulose, saccharin sodium, citric acid monohydrate, and water.
Contraindications
Hemangeol should not be used in the following conditions:
- Premature infants who are less than 5 weeks old
- Infants who weigh less than 2 kg
- An allergy to propranolol or to any of the medication’s excipients
- Asthma or history of bronchospasm
- Heart rate less than 80 beats per minute, greater than first degree heart block, or decompensated heart failure
- Blood pressure less than 50/30 mmHg
- Pheochromocytoma
Cautions
- Before you administer Hemangeol to your infant, talk to their doctor about:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications your baby takes
- Your baby’s allergies
- Your baby’s current health problems and past medical history
- If your baby is breastfeeding
- Hemangeol can cause low blood sugar. Treatment with corticosteroids can increase this risk. The medication should be stopped if this occurs. Give Hemangeol during or after feeding. Do not give your baby the medication if they cannot eat or if they are throwing up.
- Hemangeol can cause low heart rate or low blood pressure. Heart rate and blood pressure should be monitored.
- Hemangeol can cause bronchospasm and should not be used in patients with asthma or a history of bronchospasm.
- Hemangeol may cause more severe heart failure.
- Hemangeol may increase the risk of stroke in PHACE syndrome patients who have severe cerebrovascular issues.
- Hemangeol may interfere with epinephrine, which is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
Side Effects
Sleep disorders, aggravated respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, and vomiting are possible Hemangeol side effects. Contact your baby’s doctor right away if they have side effects that worry you or won’t go away.
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Reference
Hemangeol. Parsippany, NJ: Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2021.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13901
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