Local Hospitals Ask our Editors Join a Forum HealthSquare is solely an informational resource and discussion forum. It is NOT intended to replace contact with a licensed healthcare professional. Return to top Seldane is an antihistamine that relieves the sneezing, runny nose, stuffiness, itching, and tearing eyes caused by hay fever. Another form of the drug, Seldane-D, also contains pseudoephedrine, which relieves nasal stuffiness. Antihistamines work by decreasing the effects of histamine, a chemical the body releases in response to certain irritants.
Histamine narrows air passages in the lungs and contributes to inflammation.
Antihistamines reduce itching and swelling and dry up secretions from the nose, eyes, and throat. Most important fact about this drug Return to top Seldane is chemically different from other antihistamines and causes significantly less drowsiness. Return to top Take Seldane and Seldane-D only as needed. Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed. If you are taking Seldane regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.