A histamine H1 antagonist. It is used in hypersensitivity reactions, in rhinitis, for pruritus, and in some common cold remedies.

Synonyms: Dimethpyrindene, 0, Maleate, Dimethindene, Dimetindene, Dimethindene, Forhistal, 1H-Indene-2-ethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-(2-pyridinyl)ethyl)-, Fenistil, Dimethindene Maleate, 6LL60J9E0O, 661FH77Z3P